Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science

Download or read book Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science written by Frank Bealey and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1999-09-02 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science is a clear introduction to the terminology of political science for students and general readers. The book comprises rigorous definitions and explanations of around 1000 key terms presented in an engaging style, cross-referenced, and easily accessible to readers new to the subject. It also includes a section of short biographies of the most eminent writers in the discipline - both classical and modern. The book is unique in combining a single author's overview and minimal assumptions about the reader's prior knowledge of the discipline. Major entries include short bibliographies for those who wish to pursue topics further.