A 21st century approach to the study of politics, the Encyclopedia is a core reference to the central ideas, concepts, and frameworks underlying the study of politics and highlights the intersections of politics with other disciplines. This comprehensive, multi-volume work traces the evolution of political theories, concepts, research frameworks, and political practices from across the world. Prepared with the assistance of the American Political Science Association.

Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History explores the events, policies, activities, institutions, groups, people, and movements that have created and shaped political life in the United States. With contributions from scholars in the fields of history and political science, this reference work provides students, researchers, and scholars the opportunity to examine the political evolution of the United States from the 1500s to the present day. With greater coverage than any other resource, the Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History identifies and illuminates patterns and interrelations that will expand the reader’s understanding of American political institutions, culture, behavior, and change. Focusing on both government and history, this encyclopedia brings exceptional breadth and depth to the topic with more than 100 essays for each of the critical time periods covered. Each volume covers one of seven time periods that correspond to key eras in American history.

Entries on countries and territories around the world, the handbook provides descriptions and analyses of government, politics, and political structures, including information on political parties and names of key ambassadors, international memberships, and profiles intergovernmental organizations.