Written by a team of leading political scientists, the Oxford Dictionary of Politics contains more than 1,700 entries, including new material on topics such as NGOs, butterfly ballots, decentralisation, ethnic cleansing, and direct action. Covering political thinkers, institutions, and concepts, the dictionary has an international perspective. Appendices list the political leaders of a range of countries and international institutions. Fully updated and revised, this best-selling dictionary of political terms will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as professionals and the general reader.
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Iain McLean is Professor of Politics and Official Fellow in Politics and Nuffield College, Oxford. Alistair McMillan is a Research Officer at Nuffield College.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Two thumbs up.,
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This review is from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)
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.
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You Don't Want To Study Politics Without It,
This review is from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)
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.
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Good, if not great,
This review is from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (Oxford Paperback Reference) (Paperback)
Very good explanation of terms. However, I wish more historical documents and events had been included. Worth your money, but not perfect.
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United States, Soviet Union, Cold War, Northern Ireland, Labour Party, European Union, United Kingdom, House of Commons, Third World, Supreme Court, First World War, South Africa, House of Lords, Second World War, French Revolution, Communist Party, New Zealand, John Stuart, Prime Minister, United Nations, Eastern Europe, Saudi Arabia, Civil War, European Community, Western Europe Browse Sample Pages:
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