Comparative Politics: A Global Introduction

Comparative Politics: A Global Introduction
ISBN-10
0072867981
ISBN-13
9780072867985
Series
Comparative Politics
Category
Political Science
Pages
744
Language
English
Published
2004
Author
Michael J. Sodaro

Description

This is a uniquely comprehensive introduction to the study of politics in a variety of countries. Part I surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and analytical methods needed to understand the complexities of today's political world, explaining in a step-by-step fashion how the basic techniques of the scientific method, such as qualitative hypothesis testing, can be used to understand political realities. Part II provides in-depth studies of a number of major countries, using the concepts and analytical techniques introduced in Part I. By combining rich conceptualization, analytical methods, and extensive coverage of a diversity of countries, this engaging text teaches students how to think for themselves about politics, logically and systematically.

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