{"product_id":"politics-the-basics-paperback","title":"Politics: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen D. Tansey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNigel Jackson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its fifth edition, \u003cem\u003ePolitics: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e explores the systems, movements and issues at the cutting edge of modern politics. A highly successful introduction to the world of politics, it offers clear and concise coverage of a range of issues and addresses fundamental questions such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why does politics matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Why obey the state?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What are the key approaches to power?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How are political decisions made?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What are the current issues affecting governments worldwide?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible in style and topical in content, the fifth edition has been fully restructured to reflect core issues, systems and movements that are at the centre of modern politics and international relations. Assuming no prior knowledge in politics, it is ideal reading for anyone approaching the study of politics for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen D. Tansey\u003c\/strong\u003e has taught Politics at the universities of Ife (Nigeria), Bournemouth, Exeter, and the Open University (UK), as well as for the WEA. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eBusiness, Information Technology and Society\u003c\/i\u003e (2002). He currently leads a Philosophy Workshop for University of the Third Age, Poole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNigel Jackson\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked as a parliamentary agent for a UK political party, for an MP and as a parliamentary lobbyist. Teaching at the University of Plymouth his research interests are in political communication and political marketing, especially online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67618590687506,"sku":"9780415841429","price":55.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/VmwezImwwv9780415841429.webp?v=1792090360","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/politics-the-basics-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}