Foundations of Comparative Politics
Democracies of the Modern World
3rd Edition
Published on 7. September 2016
978-1-316-55402-9 (ISBN)
Description
The new edition of this leading overview of comparative politics once again blends theory and evidence across democratic systems to provide unparalleled coverage. The student-friendly structure and clear, concise writing ensure that complex issues are clearly explained and students engage with the key theories. The third edition is updated throughout, with a new chapter, 'Public Spending and Public Policies', increased coverage of defective democracies, and revised coverage of e-democracy and the power of the media. The pedagogy is simplified with a focus on 'Briefings' and 'Controversies' that feature examples from across the globe, alongside clear key terms, 'What We Have Learned' and 'Lessons of Comparison' sections, and a wealth of online materials to complete a rich teaching and learning package.
Reviews / Votes
'This textbook on comparative politics provides students with a concise, well-organized overview of all of the areas in the discipline, including origins of the state, institutions, inputs, and policies and performance ... Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty.' L.M. Barnett, ChoiceMore details
Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cambridge University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
18 Tables, black and white; 11 Line drawings, unspecified
File size
4,88 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-316-55402-9 (9781316554029)
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05/2016
3rd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€101.51
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Persons
Kenneth Newton is Emeritus Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Southampton and a Visiting Professor at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. Jan W. van Deth is Professor of Political Science and International Comparative Social Research at the University of Mannheim.
Content
Introduction; Part I. The State: Origins and Development: 1. The development of the modern state; 2. States and democracy; 3. Democratic change and persistence; Part II. The Polity: Structures and Institutions: 4. Constitutions; 5. Presidential and parliamentary government; 6. Multi-level government: international, national and sub-national; 7. Policy making and legislating: executives and legislatures; 8. Implementation: the public bureaucracy; Part III. Citizens, Elites and Interest Mediation: 9. Political attitudes and behaviour; 10. Pressure groups and social movements; 11. The mass media; 12. Voters and elections; 13. Party government; Part IV. Policies and Performance: 14. Political ideologies: conservatism, liberalism, Christian democracy and socialism; 15. Decision making; 16. Public spending and public policies; 17. The future of the democratic state; Postscript: how and what to compare?
