{"product_id":"comparative-government-and-politics-paperback","title":"Comparative Government and Politics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn McCormick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRod Hague\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartin Harrop\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are the markers of authoritarian and democratic states - and all those that fall somewhere in-between? How do principles, institutions and political processes differ from state to state? And what can we learn from political comparison on a global scale?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eComparative Government and Politics\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling and accessible introduction to the subject. This book will help you to understand the wide range of institutions and political cultures across the world, including: the common essential elements and levers of a state, how democratic and authoritarian regimes operate internally and on the global stage, and the relationship between a population and a polity. An essential text for courses on Comparative Politics, Comparative Government, Introduction to Politics and Introduction to Political Science. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis Thirteenth Edition includes: \u003cbr\u003e- An increased focus on themes of democratic reversal and declining trust \u003cbr\u003e- Coverage of contemporary topics with new and extended coverage of LGBTQ+ issues, identity politics and populism\u003cbr\u003e- New and updated country spotlights, reflecting the changing state of democracy across the world\u003cbr\u003e- An accessible design for students of all levels, with maps, diagrams and tables, discussion questions and further reading suggestions\u003cbr\u003e- A companion website with features to support continued learning: bloomsbury.pub\/comparative-government-and-politics-13e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn McCormick\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733952499775,"sku":"9781350443921","price":112.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c43c7202e6feea5932fb386351cdd1af.webp?v=1765138088","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/comparative-government-and-politics-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}