Comparative Politics

By Mark Irving Lichbach

Book Overview

Twelve in-depth case studies of the EU and countries across the globe, written by the leading country specialists and combining insights of cutting-edge institutional analysis and deep study of national histories, explore how the concepts of interests, identities, and institutions shape the politics of nations and regions. The country studies trace the global and historical contexts of political development and examine the diverse pathways that countries have taken in their quest to adapt to the competitive pressures of twenty first century globalization. These country studies constitute the overarching framework of the text, addressing the larger question, "why are countries ruled and governed so differently?" Free of heavy-handed jargon, Comparative Politics inspires thought-provoking debate among introductory students and specialists alike, and encourages students to engage in real comparative analysis. In this new edition, all twelve country studies are rewritten, and the first two theory chapters are updated to reflect the latest research in the field.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521135745
• ISBN13: 9780521135740
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 630 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Comparative Politics

I bought this for my grad program--I really like the information on countries. It is just what I needed.

A fine, informative introductory textbook

A well-written, well-edited textbook crafted for introductory students to comparative politics, etc. I highly recommend it.