Table of Contents

PART I: WHAT IS POLITICS AND WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS? PART II: THE STUDY OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Section One: The Evolution of the Study and Practice of Politics Section Two: Modern Political Science and Political Ideas Section Three: International Relations: Politics beyond the water's edge Section Four: Globalization PART III: YOUR DEGREE, STUDY SKILLS, METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH-LED EMPLOYABILITY Section One: What to expect from your politics or international relations course Section Two: Study Skills Section Three: Methodology Section Four: Research Led Employability PART IV: KEY POLITICAL TERMS AND CONCEPTS PART V: KEY THINKERS.

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This textbook leads students through the various aspects of their politics and IR degree. It includes a clear overview of the issues, theories, methods and controversies with which scholars across the discipline have engaged alongside guidance on research and study skills such as critical thinking, distinguishing facts from values and academic reading.

About the Author

Robert Leach, formerly Principal Lecturer, now Visiting Reader, Leeds Beckett University, UK Simon Lightfoot, Senior Lecturer in European Politics, University of Leeds, UK

Reviews

Leach and Lightfoot's new and expanded Companion offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the study of Politics and IR, and a smorgasbord of key terms, concepts, biographies, and practical advice. Its scope of coverage is quite simply impressive!
*Jonathon Moses, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway*

This innovative and lively text introduces students to a wide range of theoretical, empirical and conceptual issues that face all students of politics and international relations. Written in an accessible and engaging manner, this is essential reading for any first year course.
*Heather Savigny, de Montfort University, UK*

Combines short dictionary-type summaries of key concepts and key thinkers with more substantive chapters outlining the evolution of the study of politics and a truly excellent section on study skills which will support undergraduate students from their first lecture to their final exam.
*Andrew Defty, University of Lincoln, UK*