Concepts and Issues in Comparative Politics: An Introduction to Comparative Analysis - Couverture souple

Wilson, Frank

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0130950203 ISBN 13 : 9780130950208

Editeur : Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

Compact and jargon-free, this book focuses on the major issues and themes of comparative politics. It limits its focus to ten major countries so readers won't be overwhelmed by excessive details. KEY TOPICS: Democratization and globalization. Political issues and changes in developing countries. Alternative institutional frameworks. The effects of socioeconomic cleavages. Non-western cultures and values. Electoral systems. New directions in comparative research. MARKET:For anyone wanting a readable introduction to comparative politics and a broader understanding of world politics.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

For introductory courses in Comparative Politics.

This text approaches the study of comparative politics from a topical or thematic viewpoint. Rather than focus on descriptions of individual countries, it addresses the major issues and theories of comparative politics. The emphasis is on comparison as a tool for social science research as a means of understanding broader trends in world politics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0130950203
• ISBN 13: 9780130950208
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie