Political Science

"...organizes scholars from around the world in philosophy and related disciplines to create and maintain an up-to-date reference work."

...provides a definitive, comprehensive picture of all aspects of political life, recognizing the theoretical and cultural pluralism of our approaches and including findings from the far corners of the world. The eight volumes cover every field of politics, from political theory and methodology to political sociology, comparative politics, public policies, and international relations.

"...is the most comprehensive reference work of its kind for the fields of international studies and international relations. International studies online is updated twice annually and is enhanced by live links to archives, datasets, cases, pedagogical aids, and other relevant materials."

"Provides a balanced, comprehensive account of contemporary trends in world, regional and nation-state government and politics. Captures the global changes, both theoretical and factual, of the past three decades - to give an unprecedented overview of political science and political affairs. Clearly and incisively written to meet the needs of students, lecturers and practitioners at all levels. Helpful bibliographies - of new and classic material and suggestions for further reading. Extensive index of Topics and People."

"...examines the ideas of the major political theorists from before Plato to our own times; the main schools of political thought; the concepts and issues that have captured the imagination and attention of political theorists; and some of the main institutions and practices inspired by political thought."

"Although the distinction between the politics of the left and the right is commonly assumed in the media and in treatments of political science and history, the terms are used so loosely that the student and the general reader are often confused: What exactly are the terms left and right supposed to imply? This two-volume Encyclopedia of Politics: The Left and the Right contains over 450 articles on individuals, movements, political parties, and ideological principles, with those usually thought of as left in the left-hand volume (Volume 1), and those considered on the right in the right-hand volume (Volume 2)."