A complete redesign and two-colour printing makes this edition even more student-friendly than its predecessors. Key features include: double-page Profiles of individual countries, the European Union and the world as a whole, including Spotlights on key issues for each, new-style debate boxes highlight both sides of major controversies, a full-page guide to learning resources for each chapter, a companion website packed full of additional materials and activities. Rod Hague is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne Martin Harrop is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle upon Tyne