Comparative Politics Today:A Theoretical FrameworkDescription |
Presenting the revised and updated theoretical chapters from the bestselling Comparative Politics Today, this text is a brief survey of the fundamental concepts students need to study government and politics.
Beginning with a discussion of the purpose of government and of the methods for comparing political systems, the text then examines system, process, and policy as well as essential themes in comparative politics, like democratization, identity and community, and economic and social development. Through the seminal theoretical framework created by Gabriel Almond and G. Bingham Powell and refined by Kaare Strøm and Russell Dalton, students will learn to make insightful comparisons no matter what countries they are studying.  |
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Seven thematic chapters based on Gabriel Almond's groundbreaking scholarship introduce key issues and methodology in comparative politics as well as the systems, process, and policy framework to show how governments and politics in different countries can be systematically compared.
Boxes throughout the text compare political systems, provide examples of important political leaders and events, and examine trends like globalization and fundamentalism.
Numerous maps, figures, and tables present important data on geography, population, and economics as well as clarify key concepts in politics and government.
Key terms, review questions, and suggested websites and readings at the end of each chapter offer an opportunity for critical thinking and further study.
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New to this Edition |
The most current introduction to comparative politics features thematic chapters that reflect the latest political events, data, and political theory, including more coverage of democratic representation, development and public policy, international and regional conflicts, and transnational issues.
New critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter help students engage and apply key concepts.
More boxes comparing patterns across countries illustrate how systematic comparisons of politics and governments are made and can yield important insights.
A streamlined narrative helps students focus on the most important information.
A new two-color design enlivens the text.
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Table of Contents |
| PART ONE. INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Issues in Comparative Politics
Chapter 2. Comparing Political Systems
PART TWO. SYSTEM, PROCESS, AND POLICY
Chapter 3. Political Culture and Political Socialization Chapter 4. Interest Articulation Chapter 5. Interest Aggregation and Political Parties
Chapter 6. Government and Policymaking Chapter 7. Public Policy |
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Author |
Gabriel Almond (deceased) was Professor of Political Science at Stanford University.
G. Bingham Powell is Marie C. Wilson and Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Political Science at the University of Rochester.
Russell J. Dalton is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine.
Kaare Strøm is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego.
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