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Useful Books for a Politics Degree
Studying for a Degree: In the Humanities and Social SciencesStudying for a Degree: In the Humanities and Social Sciences by Patrick Dunleavy
Buy new: £12.41 / Used from: £0.46
A good guide on how to write better essays and other crucial skills.
Representative Government in Modern EuropeRepresentative Government in Modern Europe by Michael Gallagher
Buy new: £29.50 / Used from: £26.27
This book is good for explaining party systems in Europe.
An Introduction to Political Thought: A Conceptual ToolkitAn Introduction to Political Thought: A Conceptual Toolkit by Peri Roberts
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This book covers many major theorists: Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, etc
Comparative Government and Politics (Comparative Government & Politics)Comparative Government and Politics (Comparative Government & Politics) by Rod Hague
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Definitely worth a read. Talks about the major themes in Politics: democracy, government, etc and gives examples from many countries across the globe.
Understanding International RelationsUnderstanding International Relations by Chris Brown
Buy new: £20.68 / Used from: £18.20
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (Oxford Paperback Reference)The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (Oxford Paperback Reference) by Iain McLean
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If you're studying Politics, you'll definitely need a dictionary of Political terminology!
Ever Closer Union: An Introduction to European Integration (European Union)Ever Closer Union: An Introduction to European Integration (European Union) by Desmond Dinan
Buy new: £18.09 / Used from: £8.94