Exploring Political Worlds

Edited by Paul Lewis

As we confront the twenty-first century it is clear that the world of politics is changing in significant ways. 'Normal' politics are contested on various fronts. The nature and location of power seems increasingly difficult to define, additionally the role of the state has become problematic in an age of globalization. People participate in traditional politics less but are often eager to assert their views in more novel ways. Ideas of citizenship are changing under the impact of greater mobility and rapid cultural transformation. Even the basic tools we use to compare and understand political systems are being redefined. In a concise introduction to comparative politics and key dimensions of contemporary political systems a number of prominent political scientists explore these pressing concerns. Vivid case studies bring abstract issues to life in a text that assumes no previous knowledge.

About the Author

Paul Lewis is reader in central and east European politics at the Open University

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