The distinctive strength of political science in Britain is revealed in this guide to modern British scholarship in the field. As well as charting the development of the discipline, the essays examine the contributions to the study of nationalism, totalitarianism and authoritarianism and the influential British approach to international relations.

The distinctive strength of political science in Britain is revealed in this indispensable guide to modern British scholarship in the field. As well as charting the development of the discipline, the essays examine the innovative contributions to the study of nationalism, totalitarianism and authoritarianism and the influential British approach to international relations. The fourteen distinguished authors have provided a major contribution to our understanding of the contemporary state of political science.

This book is a testament to the advances made in the study of politics in Britain, particularly in the last four decades ... [It] is a gem from several perspectives and an excellent way to obtain a background on the professional development of political science in Britain...