Comparative Politics: A Policy Approach
- ISBN-10
- 042997003X
- ISBN-13
- 9780429970030
- Series
- Comparative Politics
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 560
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-03-09
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Michael J Kryzanek
Description
"Comparative Politics: A Policy Approach is a unique text that integrates a comprehensive study of eight nations with critical policy issues facing those nations. The individual chapters on the United States, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Japan, China, Mexico, South Africa, and Iraq provide a wide ranging examination of nations that are representative of the diversity in decision-making frameworks and political development in the international community. Comparative Politics is designed to guide the reader through a series of discussions in each nation's history, including: Key political milestones The structure of government The relationship of citizen to state The role played by political parties, groups and elections The shape and influence of the political elite The current status of the political economy The future direction of the nation in a global environment To further the goals of Comparative Politics, this book features in every chapter: Policy Briefs outlining the policy issues and debates in the forefront of the governing agenda ""Point of Fact"" items highlighting observations and sidebars on politics and life in each country Boxed features providing deeper commentary and factual information"
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2012-09-10
- 640 pages
- Ebook
- Routledge
-
- 2012-09-10
- 637 pages
- Paperback
- Routledge
Similar books
-
Introducing Comparative Politics: Concepts and Cases in Context
By Stephen Orvis, Carol Ann DrogusOrganized thematically around important questions in comparative politics—who rules? what explains political behavior? where and why?—Introducing Comparative Politics, Fifth Edition by Stephen Orvis and Carol Ann Drogus, integrates a ...
-
Comparative Politics
By Daniele Caramani"Comparative Politics" provides a comprehensive introduction to political systems around the world. It covers methods and theories; the nation-state; institutions; actors and processes; policies; and recent changes.
-
Essentials of Comparative Politics 4E International Student Edition
By Patrick H. O'NeilThe text is available with a corresponding casebook of 13 country studies and a corresponding reader; the three components can be used individually or in any combination.
-
Introducing Comparative Politics: The Essentials
By Stephen Orvis, Carol Ann DrogusThe book's organization allows you to teach the course the way you want to teach it.
-
Coronavirus Politics: The Comparative Politics and Policy of COVID-19
By Scott L Greer, Elizabeth King, Elize Massard da FonsecaAll go beyond reporting and monitoring to develop explanations that draw on the authors' expertise while engaging in structured conversations across the book.
-
Introduction to Comparative Politics: The State and Its Challenges
By Robert Hislope, Anthony MughanThis accessible introduction to comparative politics offers a fresh, state-centered perspective on the fundamentals of political science.
-
Comparative Politics: Critical Concepts in Political Science
By Howard J. WiardaComparative Politics: Critical Concepts in Political Science
-
Comparative Politics
By Mark PenningtonGoldberg, S. (1993) Why Men Rule. Chicago: Open Court. Goldstone, J.A. (1991) Revolution ... Granovetter, M.S. (1985) 'Economic action and social structure: the problem of embeddedness', American Journal of Sociology, 91 (3): 481–510.
-
Comparative Politics: Approaches and Issues
By Howard J. Wiarda, Esther M. SkelleyThe book concludes with a stimulating discussion of whether the great systems debates of the past (socialism vs. capitalism, democracy vs. authoritarianism) are now over and points to some of the next important study and research frontiers.
-
Cases and Concepts in Comparative Politics: Second Edition with Ebook and InQuizitive
By Don, O'Neil, Patrick H.Based on OÕNeil, Fields, and ShareÕs market-leading textbook and casebook, Cases and Concepts in Comparative Politics: An Integrated Approach integrates concepts and cases in one volume.