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