Introduction to Comparative Politics

by Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger, William A. Joseph

Written by a distinguished group of comparativists, this innovative and accessible introductory text surveys 12 key countries organized by their level of political established democracies, transitional democracies, and non-democracies. The country studies illuminate four comparative themes in a global 1. The world of states--the interaction of states within the international order. 2. Governing the economy--the role of the state in economic management. 3. The democratic idea--the pressure for more democracy and the challenges of democratization. 4. The politics of collective identities--the political impact of diverse attachments and sources of group identity. Make It Yours! Create your own customized version of INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS using only the chapters you need. In addition to the countries in the standard Table of Contents, choose additional coverage on Cuba, East-Central Europe, The European Union, Indonesia, South Africa, South Korea, and Turkey. Visit to get started.

Genres: Political Science, Academic, Politics

768 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 1999

Reviews

[Bethany · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think that those taking Comparative Politics should definitely read this book. I personally, as well as my class, had issues reading this textbook because of how dense it was. Our teacher recommend buying the AP Comparative Government and Politics: An Essential Coursebook and Study Guide, 5th ed by Ethel Wood. I did find the Ethel Wood much more helpful. The Wood book was easier to read and had helpful tests and vocabulary tips.

[Janice Hussock]

As a poli, sci. major, I wish I had studied this in college.

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