This is an excellent book for the first year of an international relations and politics degree. A good starting point during research over all 3 years of an undergraduate degree.
Everything is clearly presented and brings clarity to complex issues. This book is an excellent starting point for research before spending hours going through academic journals.
This book also comes with internet resources. Access is only for 3 years. However, the case studies posted can come in useful when essay writing but I have yet to use them except for rare occassions.
I do wish this book had been recommended at the start of first semester.
A very helpful book, a great starting point on many topics.