With entries from leading international scholars from around the world, this encyclopedia offers the widest possible coverage of key areas both regionally and globally. It provides a comprehensive picture of all aspects of political life, recognizing the theoretical and cultural pluralism of our approaches and including findings from the far corners of the world. The volumes cover every field of politics, from political theory and methodology to political sociology, comparative politics, public policies, and international relations. The encyclopedia was developed in partnership with the International Political Science Association.