TY - BOOK AU - Brown,Garrett Wallace AU - McLean,Iain AU - McMillan,Alistair TI - The concise Oxford dictionary of politics and international relations T2 - Oxford quick reference SN - 0199670846 PY - 2018/// CY - Oxford, United Kingdom PB - Oxford University Press KW - Political science KW - Dictionaries KW - International relations KW - lcgft N1 - Previous editions published under title: The concise Oxford dictionary of politics; Preface to the fourth edition -- Preface to the third edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Preface to the original edition -- Dictionary -- Timeline of political philosophers and theorists N2 - This dictionary is renowned for its authoritative and clear explanations of political terms, as well as its impressive coverage of international relations, heavily expanded for this edition. It remains an essential A-Z guide to political terminology and theory.--; This bestselling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics and international relations. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the multi-disciplinary spectrum of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, theories, and schools of thought, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. Fully updated for its fourth edition, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics and International Relations has had its coverage of international relations heavily revised and expanded, reflected in its title change, and it includes a wealth of new material in areas such as international institutions, peace building, human security, security studies, global governance, and open economy politics. It also incorporates recommended web links that can be accessed via a regularly checked and updated companion website, ensuring that the links remain relevant. The dictionary is international in its coverage and will prove invaluable to students and academics studying politics and related disciplines, as well as politicians, journalists, and the general reader seeking clarification of political terms. -- Provided by publisher ER -