Political Studies Guide 2010

Political Studies Guide 2010

Political Studies Guide 2010

The word “crisis” is used excessively in politics. Yet, in the case of parliament in general and the House of Commons in particular, it would not be misapplied right now.

The eminent thinker Slavoj Žižek tells Jonathan Derbyshire why he rejects mainstream political theory, why he supports Barack Obama, and why we need Marx more than ever

In earlier decades, the atmosphere in the universities was optimistic, heady even, stimulated by close ties with Westminster and Whitehall. Now that close relationship seems to have gone. What went wrong, and who is to blame?

Plus, our handy listings for anyone thinking about studying for a degree in political science or a related discipline. Here you will find not only contact details for the relevant departments throughout Britain and Ireland, but also an indication of the subject and other strengths of each department.


Download the PDF here

The interview

Preview: Ken Livingstone: “The world is run by monsters”

The interview

Preview: Boris Johnson: “I’ll tell you what makes me angry – lefty crap”

On Syria

Intervention in Syria won’t work, so how do we stop Assad?

GOP race so far

Infographic: Republican primary race 2012

Mind your B-sides

Mind your B-sides

Time to rethink

Time to rethink, not reassure

Who minds?

Latter Day Taint?

Alistair Darling

Alistair Darling, the Miliband dilemma and what the party must do next
NewStatesman

Newsletter!
Enter your email address here to receive updates from the team
chronicle of protest
Vote!

Can the UK achieve it’s commitment to carbon reduction targets by 2020?

Suggest a question

View comments

© New Statesman 1913 - 2010