Contains scholarly essays on a wide range of topics relating to government and politics on the global, regional, and national levels. Major sections include:

1. Introduction
2. Political Theory Central concepts
3. Contemporary Ideologie
4. Contemporary Political Systems
5. Political Institutions
6. Political Forces and Political Processes
7. Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces in the Nation-State
8. Policy-Making and Policies
9. International Relations
10. Major Issues in Contemporary World Politics