The classic introduction to political science has been thoroughly updated for this new edition‎.‎ Retaining its characteristic clarity of expression and breadth of coverage‎,‎ it provides a lively account of the events and forces shaping politics in today‎'‎s interconnected world‎.‎ Fully revised throughout‎,‎ this edition includes additional material on elections and voters‎,‎ increased coverage of rising powers such as India and China‎,‎ and a broader range of international examples‎.‎ The text is supported by a variety of carefully designed features throughout‎:‎ ‎- Full‎-page Profiles on individual countries and the European Union give overviews of the different types of political systems around the world‎.‎ Associated Spotlight articles examine important features of those systems ‎- from voting in Venezuela to democracy in India‎.‎ ‎- End‎-of‎-chapter discussion questions and further reading help to consolidate knowledge‎.‎ ‎- New Studying boxes introduce major themes addressed by political scientists and highlight key issues involved in studying and researching each topic‎.‎