Oxford Concise Dictionary of Politics

Author: Iain Mclean
Alistair Mcmillan/
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 612
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0195669258

Description

Covering political institutions, concepts, leaders, and thinkers, the second edition of this best-selling dictionary of political terms has been fully revised and updated with over 200 new entries. Written by a team of experts, it is ideal for all students of politics and related disciplines, as well as for all those interested or involved in politics or government.

Over 1700 clearly written entries

New entries include coverage of the Middle East, ethnic cleansing, NGOs, and direct action

International and wide-ranging coverage from voting theory and feminism, to Chinese and Muslim political thought

Appendix of political leaders

Contents

List of Contributors

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the Original Edition

Dictionary

Principal Office Holders by Country