Authored by a trio of subject experts, this market-leading introduction to politics brings together political theory, comparative politics, and international relations to offer a unique and complete overview of the subject.

• Combines concepts and ideologies, comparative politics, and international relations into one volume, to provide a fully comprehensive introduction for undergraduates.
• Includes a wide range of contemporary and historical case studies from across the globe, helping to contextualise the material for students.
• The book moves beyond a descriptive narrative, taking an analytical approach that ensures students are challenged to form their own ideas and develop their own perspectives.
• Also available as an e-book enhanced with self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support.

New to this edition:

• A brand new chapter on politics in the Anthropocene, covers the climate emergency, the emergence of green theories, and climate justice.
• Extensive updates reflect recent political developments including President Trump's second term and its emerging impact on global order, the trajectory of China as a world power, and the war in Gaza.
• New case studies include coverage of the suffragette movement, the UN Security Council's role in the war in Ukraine, the global indigenous rights movement, and Libya as a failed state.
• Updated interactive resources, available via the enhanced e-book and Politics Trove, include new self-test questions to consolidate learning and build confidence, and political scenarios which encourage students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts.