Teach Yourself Politics will give you the background knowledge to enable you to consider and analyse important political questions, and help you develop your own opinions.

Peter Joyce's introduction to the study of politics outlines key political terms and concepts, focuses on key political themes and ideas featuring examples from the UK, countries of the EU and the USA, examines the judiciary and law enforcement, looks at the role of the media in relation to politics, outlines the role of international communities and organisations and examines the role of pressure groups.