Written by renowned political philosopher Andrew Levine, Political Keywords guides readers through today’s most commonly used- and misused- political terminology.




A much-needed dictionary of contemporary political vernacular from “alienation” to “Zionism”

Defines the most important political keywords, i.e. the often-confusing (and sometimes intentionally misleading) terms that are used to describe our politics

Refamiliarizes the reader with today’s most commonly used and misused terms, thus clarifying the current political landscape

Assumes no prior academic background in politics

Includes extensive cross-referencing, suggested further readings, and a
comprehensive glossary

Provides the ideal guide to navigating a landscape of dangerously vague terms