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For courses in Introduction to Comparative Politics Sets the standard for introducing the field of comparative politics This text begins by laying out a proven analytical framework that is accessible for students new to the field. The framework is then consistently implemented in twelve authoritative country cases, not only to introduce students to what politics and governments are like around the world but to also understand  the importance of their similarities and differences. Written by leading comparativists and area study  specialists, Comparative Politics Today helps to sort through the world’s complexity and to recognise patterns that lead to genuine political insight.   The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Comparative Politics Today: A World View, Global Edition

• Title


• Copyright


• Detailed Contents


• A Guide to Comparing Nations


• A Brief Guide to Analyzing Visuals


• Preface


• Part One Introduction


• Chapter1 Governance in the Era of Globalization


• What Is Comparative Politics?


• Challenges: Building Community


• Fostering Economic Development


• Fostering Democracy, Human Rights, and Civil Liberties


• The Contribution of Globalization


• What Governments Do


• When Does Government Become the Problem?


• Looking Forward


• Review Questions


• Key Terms


• Suggested Readings


• Endnotes


• Chapter 2 Comparative Political Systems


• Why We Compare


• How We Compare


• How We Explain and Predict


• Political Systems: Environment and Interdependence


• Political Systems: Structures and Functions


• An Illustrative Comparison: Regime Change in Russia


• The Policy Level: Performance, Outcome, and Evaluation


• Review Questions


• Key Terms


• Suggested Readings


• Endnotes


• Part Two System, Process, and Policy


• Chapter 3 Political Culture and Political Socialization


• Mapping the Three Levels of Political Culture


• Why Culture Matters


• Political Socialization


• Agents of Political Socialization


• Trends Shaping Contemporary Political Cultures


• Review Questions


• Key Terms


• Suggested Readings


• Endnotes


• Chapter 4 Interest Articulation


• Citizen Action


• How Citizens Participate


• Interest Groups


• Civil Society


• Interest Group Systems


• Access to the Influential


• Interest Group Develop