Concepts and Issues in Comparative Politics : An Introduction to Comparative Analysis （2ND）

Concepts and Issues in Comparative Politics : An Introduction to Comparative Analysis （2ND）

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  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9780130950208
  • DDC分類 320.3

Full Description


Compact and jargon-free, this book focuses on the major issues and themes of comparative politics. It limits its focus to ten major countries so readers won't be overwhelmed by excessive details. KEY TOPICS: Democratization and globalization. Political issues and changes in developing countries. Alternative institutional frameworks. The effects of socioeconomic cleavages. Non-western cultures and values. Electoral systems. New directions in comparative research. MARKET:For anyone wanting a readable introduction to comparative politics and a broader understanding of world politics.

Contents

I. BACKGROUND TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS. 1. The Study of Comparative Politics. 2. The Background to Politics. 3. Society and Politics. II. POLITICAL ACTORS. 4. The Citizen in Politics. 5. Political Parties. 6. Groups and Politics. 7. Political Elites. 8. The Military and Politics. III. GOVERNMENT DECISION MAKING. 9. Political Frameworks. 10. Policy Implementation and Adjudication. IV. EVALUATING POLITICAL PERFORMANCE. 11. Political Performance. 12. The Politics of Change. Index.