Book excerpt: Equipping teachers and learners to succeed in Global Politics from day 1, this student Course Book has been developed directly with the IB. Helping to develop politically engaged learners who can think critically about the changing 21st Century world, you can rely on it providing the most comprehensive coverage of this subject. Embracing a truly concept-based approach, fully in line with the syllabus, and structured around the central theme of People, Power and Politics, it ensures learners develop critical understanding of big picture political issues, problems and solutions. Fully cover the syllabus - written by syllabus developer and UNESCO Chair in Human and Cultural Rights Max Kirsch and developed directly with the IB Adopt a fully concept-based approach - the truly concept-based structure drives trans-disciplinary understanding Build critical thought - student-centered activities drive exploration and analysis Relate politics to the real world - a rich base of current, engaging case-studies ensures subject material is immediately relevant to learners own experiences Equip learners for assessment - assessment support directly from the IB accurately prepares students to achieve in exams