The Essence of Politics

Informationen zum Autor Cees van der Eijk is Professor of Social Science Research Methods at the University of Nottingham (UK); earlier he was Professor of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam. He has (co)authored numerous books, scholarly articles and book chapters on political science, comparative politics, elections, and political methodology. Klappentext What is politics about? At its core, politics is about resolving matters that are contested in a society or group. It exists not only within and between states, but also within religious institutions, sports organisations, commercial enterprises, schools and social organisations. Politics is driven by conflict, but also by cooperation. To understand politics, we must ask specific ('key') questions about the nature of political conflict, about persons, groups and institutions that are involved, about their resources, and about the wider context that both constrains and provides opportunities for all. It also requires an understanding of concepts such as power, influence and political community, and, of course, of the terms politics, conflict and cooperation. This book is about the 'essence' of politics, which is introduced by way of key questions and concepts that are indispensable for understanding politics in many different settings.

Product details

• Authors: C. (Cees) van der Eijk, Cees van der Eijk, PROF DR Cees van der Eijk, PROF. DR. Cees van der Eijk
• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.08.2018
• EAN: 9789463727211
• ISBN: 978-94-63-72721-1
• No. of pages: 136
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Amsterdam University Press
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education