Politics

The fifth edition of Politics by Andrew Heywood offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the study of political systems and ideas. Written in an engaging style, this authoritative text breaks down the discipline’s core concepts and theories while guiding readers through key areas, from elections and voting to security and global governance. Carefully updated and restructured, this edition reflects contemporary challenges such as the shifting nature of democracy and the impact of evolving media landscapes. A wealth of international examples and a range of pedagogical features help to illuminate the links between diverse political standpoints, making complex ideas come alive. Designed to align with degree-level teaching in politics, this text is an ideal resource for both introductory and comparative political studies. It serves well as essential pre-course reading as well as a valuable reference throughout politics degrees, majors, or minors.