Foundations of comparative politics : democracies of the modern world
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Foundations of comparative politics : democracies of the modern world
（Cambridge textbooks in comparative politics）
Cambridge University Press, 2016
3rd ed
- : pbk
- : hardback
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Previous ed.: 2010
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The new edition of this leading overview of comparative politics once again blends theory and evidence across democratic systems to provide unparalleled coverage. The student-friendly structure and clear, concise writing ensure that complex issues are clearly explained and students engage with the key theories. The third edition is updated throughout, with a new chapter, 'Public Spending and Public Policies', increased coverage of defective democracies, and revised coverage of e-democracy and the power of the media. The pedagogy is simplified with a focus on 'Briefings' and 'Controversies' that feature examples from across the globe, alongside clear key terms, 'What We Have Learned' and 'Lessons of Comparison' sections, and a wealth of online materials to complete a rich teaching and learning package.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I. The State: Origins and Development: 1. The development of the modern state
- 2. States and democracy
- 3. Democratic change and persistence
- Part II. The Polity: Structures and Institutions: 4. Constitutions
- 5. Presidential and parliamentary government
- 6. Multi-level government: international, national and sub-national
- 7. Policy making and legislating: executives and legislatures
- 8. Implementation: the public bureaucracy
- Part III. Citizens, Elites and Interest Mediation: 9. Political attitudes and behaviour
- 10. Pressure groups and social movements
- 11. The mass media
- 12. Voters and elections
- 13. Party government
- Part IV. Policies and Performance: 14. Political ideologies: conservatism, liberalism, Christian democracy and socialism
- 15. Decision making
- 16. Public spending and public policies
- 17. The future of the democratic state
- Postscript: how and what to compare?
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