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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (Oxford Paperback Reference)

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This is one of the most comprehensive and handy reference texts for political science student. Invaluable for any undergraduate or someone interested in gaining an increased understanding of political science. Highly readable and comprehensive and will serve as atrusted companion for any serious student or practioner of political science. I bought my copy in 1999 and I still hold on to it and turn to it when the occasional idea I hear from "experts" on tv fails to ring a bell.

Concision is a necessity in any dictionary, but thorough essentiality is a delightful plus. It is that extra which abounds in this work. The definitions provide readers with enough essentials to provide them with a working knowledge of the subject matter and to spur further reading.

No work can be entirely devoid of ideology, but I saw nothing particularly "leftist" about this work. That specter seems to haunt one reviewer below. However, it is more accurate to say that this dictionary sees no need to repeat the "official" views of neo-liberal democracies about its perceived enemies. It is as "objective" as a political book can be and as accurate as we expect of a dictionary.

This is an excellent tool for those who need explanations of political matters, which includes anyone who studies politics seriously. I highly recommend it.

Very good explanation of terms. However, I wish more historical documents and events had been included. Worth your money, but not perfect.

As a politcal science student, I found this book missing political terms that should be in a dictionary of politcal science. I also found some definitions incomplete. Great for students in middle school or high school. I find it hard to believe that this would be useful to any political science undergrad unless the student has absolutley zero knowledge of previous and current political regimes or political philosophy.

Politics is the art of talking without saying anything. I agree your lips say everything you say!