Concepts are the tools with which we think criticize argue explain andanalyze. Political concepts are nothing less than buildingblocks of politicalunderstanding... » 

Concepts are the tools with which we think criticize argue explain andanalyze. Political concepts are nothing less than buildingblocks of politicalunderstanding the political world means what our concepts tell us it means.But political concepts are notoriously slippery and subject to controversy.Indeed political debate is often a debate about the correct use of politicalterms. This book provides an accessible and comprehensive guide to the majorconcepts encountered in political analysis. Each is defined clearly and fullyand its significance for political argument and practice is explored. Theintroduction explains how political concepts are used and why they are so oftenabused. The book is arranged thematically in an easy to use way to be a vitalcompanion for students throughout their course of study and especially usefulas a revision aid. «