Comparative Politics
Published on 24. January 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
832 pages
978-0-19-929841-9 (ISBN)
Description
This major new textbook introduces students to one of the most important fields of political science. Written by key international experts, Comparative Politics includes a wide range of countries, and covers methods and theories; the nation-state and its insitutions; actors and processes; and policies. It also deals with recent changes such as globalisation and democratisation in Africa and the Middle East. The chapters are enhanced by innovative learning features, and a cutting-edge Online Resource Centre accompanies the text. Online Resource Centre Student resources: Interactive map with country profiles for a wide range of countries Review questions, exercises and test bank Extra figures, tables, maps and documentation Glossary with comprehensive A-Z dictionary of key terms in comparative politics Instructor resources: PowerPoint slides Essay and exam questions Multiple choice questions Figures and tables from the book Resources for research Comparative data in different formats for around 200 countries and 200 indicators Web directory of statistical, institutional and information resources
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
figures, boxes, tables
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1751 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-929841-9 (9780199298419)
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Content
Introduction; SECTION I: THEORIES AND METHODS; 1. The evolution of comparative politics; 2. Approaches in comparative politics; 3. Comparative research methods; SECTION II: THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT; 4. The nation-state; 5. Democracies; 6. Authoritarian regimes; SECTION III: STRUCTURES AND INSTITUTIONS; 7. Parliaments; 8. Governments and bureacracies; 9. Constitutions and courts; 10. Elections and referendums; 11. Unitary, federal, and local government institutions; SECTION IV: ACTORS AND PROCESSES; 12. Political parties; 13. Party systems; 14. Interest groups; 15. Regions; 16. Social movements; 17. Political culture; 18. Political behaviour; 19. Political communication; SECTION V: PUBLIC POLICIES; 20. Policy making; 21. The welfare state; 22. The impact of public policies; SECTION VI: CURRENT ISSUES; 23. The EU as a new political system; 24. Globalization and the nation-state; 25. Promoting democracy; Conclusion: Democractic quality