Comparative Politics - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0199298416 ISBN 13: 9780199298419

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2008

This major new textbook introduces students to one of the most important fields of political science. Written by key international experts, Comparative Politics includes a wide range of countries, and covers methods and theories; the nation-state and its insitutions; actors and processes; and policies. It also deals with recent changes such as globalisation and democratisation in Africa and the Middle East. The chapters are enhanced by innovative learning features, and a cutting-edge Online Resource Centre accompanies the text. Online Resource Centre Student resources: Interactive map with country profiles for a wide range of countries Review questions, exercises and test bank Extra figures, tables, maps and documentation Glossary with comprehensive A-Z dictionary of key terms in comparative politics Instructor resources: PowerPoint slides Essay and exam questions Multiple choice questions Figures and tables from the book Resources for research Comparative data in different formats for around 200 countries and 200 indicators Web directory of statistical, institutional and information resources

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"An extraordinarily ambitious book by an impressive roster of accomplished authors. They cover, in an authoritative way, a range of important topics in comparative politics. There is sufficient material here to please teachers of many different types of courses."--Michael J. Laver, New YorkUniversity "An extraordinarily ambitious book by an impressive roster of accomplished authors. They cover, in an authoritative way, a range of important topics in comparative politics. There is sufficient material here to please teachers of many different types of courses."--Michael J. Laver, New York University

About the Author:

Daniele Caramani is Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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