Fully revised and updated, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of politics available. Written by an expert team of political scientists, sociologists, philosophers, and political economists, the dictionary contains over 1,700 A to Z entries on all aspects of politics. It embraces the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the principal office-holders of a range of countries including the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and China. This up-to-date third edition of the dictionary includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international relations, political science, political economy, and methodologies, as well as a chronology of key political theorists. It also boasts entry-level Internet links that dont go out of date.

These can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website, ensuring that the links remain relevant, and any dead links are replaced or removed. With international coverage, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics is an invaluable reference aid for anyone who wishes to learn about politics from around the world.