"The Encyclopedia of Political Science" brings together a distinguished editorial board and over 600 distinguished and rising scholars to chronicle and assess the core issues that have long concerned students of politics. This comprehensive, multi-volume work traces the evolution of political theories, concepts, research frameworks, and political practices from across the world. As it examines the interplay of political ideas and processes, the encyclopedia also conveys the vitality and excitement of politics in practice. An authoritative survey of the state of politics and political science, this five-volume work consists of more than 1,500 A to Z signed entries, including 500 core or interpretive essays, by contributors from nearly 40 countries. -- From publisher's description.