Countries and Concepts: An Introduction to Comparative Politics (6th Edition)

Michael G. Roskin

ISBN 10: 0136252451 / ISBN 13: 9780136252450

Verlag: Prentice Hall August 1997, 1997

Beschreibung

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 150827

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Countries and Concepts: An Introduction to Comparative Politics (6th Edition)
• Verlag: Prentice Hall August 1997
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1997
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0136252451
• ISBN-13: 9780136252450
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: Good
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Political Science

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Inhaltsangabe

This book introduces Comparative Politics through a country-by-country analysis and recent case studies. By demonstrating that political life is universal, it proves that no country is really "alien." KEY TOPICS: The book provides the relevant historical background for current political events. It employs a critical approach demonstrating that every country has problems and breakdowns in a system are always political. This sixth edition has been revised to include a new chapter on Iran exploring the politics of the Islamic revolution. In addition, sections on Japan, Russia, France, China, and Britain have all been updated to reflect the latest political events in those countries as well as the implications of those events. MARKET: An essential resource book for any reader who needs to understand current political events and their meaning.

Reseña del editor

Appropriate for undergraduate Political Science courses including Introduction to Comparative Politics, Introduction to European Politics, and Introduction to Politics. Introduces the concepts and vocabulary of Comparative Politics through a country-by-country analysis and recent case studies. By demonstrating that political life is universal and comparable, the text also proves that no country is really "alien," but rather that all countries are understandable.