Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction

by Rod Hague, Martin Harrop, John McCormick

This is a thoroughly revised and updated tenth edition of the classic text in the field of comparative politics. Now co-authored by John McCormick, this comprehensive and lively text continues to introduce students to the key concepts, approaches and arguments that will enable them to successfully compare the fundamentals, structures and processes of political systems across the globe.Taking full account of the institutions of government and the different political cultures that both influence and are impacted by political developments, the authors offer detailed analysis of democracies and authoritarian regimes. This edition includes a much wider range of international case studies, particularly expanded to include more from Latin America and Africa and to reflect the emerging powers on the world stage. The book is also newly supported by a variety of carefully designed supportingSpotlights on individual countries offer profiles of the different types of political systems around the worldChapter Previews, Overviews, Key Arguments, Discussion Questions and Further Reading help consolidate knowledgeNew Focus boxes give more insight into important issues discussed in the textKey Concepts are defined throughout the text in a concise and easily digestible style.This renowned text is the essential, and accessible, introduction to the study of comparative politics for students of political science everywhere.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction, Political Science, Academic, Social Science, Reference, Cookbooks

384 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1982

Reviews

[Mayim de Vries · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good textbook for those with little or no exposure to the subject area.

[Lucy Harding · Rating 1 out of 5]

So boring, so painful

[Metodi Pachev · Rating 3 out of 5]

Relatively good introductory text on comparative politics. It is, however, not very critical, and presents all phenomena in the same three categories/environments: liberal democracies, authoritarian states, and illiberal democracies. Some fallacies like 'communism=totalitarianism' are also present.

[Kim Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written so that even I could follow the concepts :)

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite good, textbook wise. Succinct, clear definitions. Covers a lot.

[Mihaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book suitable for those who want to study political science. The concepts are clearly explained, and the book contains a multitude of examples.

[Sofie · Rating 1 out of 5]

easy read and a lot of facts

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

All the basics of politics, simply explained with many diagrams and examples. On average, a more useful textbook than many others.

[Alma · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book covered the very basics. I found it didn't delve very deep into the history of it's subject matter.

[Felizardo Go · Rating 5 out of 5]

good