Political Science: A Comparative Introduction

✍ Scribed by Hague, Rod; Harrop, Martin; MacCormick, John

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 383
• Series: Comparative government and politics
• Edition: 8th
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

"This is a thoroughly revises and updated new edition of the classic text in the field of comparative politics. Now co-authored by John McCormick, this comprehensive and lively text continues to introduce students to the key concepts, approaches and arguments that will enable them to successfully compare the fundamentals, structures and processes of political systems across the globe. Taking fuly account of the insistutions of government and the different political cultures that both influence and are impacted by political developments, the authors offer detailed analysis of democracies and authoritarian regimes. This edition includes a much wider range of international case studies, particularly expanded to include more from Latin America and Africa and to reflect the emerging powers on the world stage" -- Back cover.  Read more...

✦ Table of Contents

Key concepts --
The state --
Democratic rule --
Authoritarian rule --
Theoretical approaches --
Comparing government and politics --
Constitutions and courts --
Legislatures --
Executives --
Bureaucracies --
Sub-national government --
Political culture --
Political participation --
Political communication --
Political parties --
Elections --
Voters --
Interest groups --
Public policy