Politics A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

Politics is a complex subject, but it doesn't have to be difficult. This book, complete with exercises and answers, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to having a firm grasp of the main topics in politics and government. This book includes: simple step-by-step explanations, to help you grasp new ideas or those that have previously confused you; test questions throughout, to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence; and case studies to deepen your understanding - all in one great-value book, so you don't need any separate textbooks.

Chapters include: Key issues in politics; Political ideologies; Elections and electoral systems; Political parties and party systems; Pressure groups and protest; The media; Constitutions and human rights; The bureaucracy; Executive, legislative and judicial branches of government; The nation state; International terrorism and political extremism.

Peter Joyce is Visiting Professor in Criminology at Glyndwr University. He is widely published in Criminology and Politics, specializing in policing and the policing of protest. His recent works include The Policing of Protest, Disorder and International Terrorism in the UK since 1945 (Palgrave, 2016) and Criminal Justice: An Introduction (Routledge, 2017, 3 ed).