Comparative Politics Author:Daniele Caramani Now in a new edition, Comparative Politics provides an exciting and authoritative introduction to all of the core areas of the field. Featuring a diverse range of perspectives from expert international contributors, this anthology explores the methods and theories of comparative politics and also examines the institutions, actors, processes, and... more » policies at the heart of political systems around the world. The selections elucidate the major themes and also present students with a wealth of empirical data and examples--drawn from both developing regions and industrial countries--that demonstrate similarities and differences in practice and encourage further research. The text is enhanced by excellent pedagogical features including readers' guides, key points, questions, a guide to further reading, text boxes, and a glossary.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
* More in-depth coverage of national identity, nation building and nationalism, democratization, constitutional principles, and party positioning
* Chapter 14, Interest Associations, has been expanded to include trade unions and networks of decision making
* In light of the global financial crisis, Chapter 24, Globalization and the Nation-State, newly examines de-globalization and economic nationalism
A Companion Website offers students comparative data sets for more than 200 countries, a web directory of data archives, a country comparator, review questions and exercises, a flashcard glossary, and country profiles. It also contains resources for instructors: PowerPoint-based slides, a Test Bank, and figures and tables from the book.« less