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introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Readings in Comparative Politics Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger, 2006 Readings in Comparative Politicsis divided into six sections—States and Regimes, Governing the Economy, the Democratic Challenge, Politics of Collective Identity, Political Institutions and Public Policies, and Political Challenges and Changing Agendas—that correspond to the four main themes found in Kesselman'sIntroduction to Comparative Politicssurvey text. The selected readings are drawn from a variety of published, unpublished, and electronic sources. They tend to be general and theoretical in nature and were carefully selected to provide a good sample of the wide range of popular and scholarly views relevant to the major topics presented in introductory courses. The readings provide an extended opportunity to consider the four main themes used in the textbook: A World of States, Governing the Economy, the Democratic Challenge, and the Politics of Collective Identity. Excerpts are culled from a variety of sources including scholarly articles from journals and books, op-ed and newspaper articles, government statements, and statements by interest groups and NGOs in the U.S. and other countries, including published sources and material disseminated by the Internet. |
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introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Comparative Politics in Transition John McCormick, 2009-02-03 COMPARATIVE POLITICS IN TRANSITION, Sixth Edition, combines a thematic framework with a country-by-country approach to provide a thoughtful and effective introduction to Comparative Politics that is appropriate for students new to the study of political science. The author uses an arenas classification to organize and frame the systematic comparative analysis, rather than the traditional three worlds framework. This classification reflects the contemporary political, economic, and social realities of different political systems, allowing the author to provide historical, theoretical, and conceptual background through nine in-text country case studies (with additional online chapters available). Unlike most other texts, McCormick focuses intently on the non-Western world. The book explores the political influence of Islam with a new chapter on Iran. Make It Yours! Create your own customized version of Comparative Politics in Transition using only the chapters you need. In addition to the countries in the standard Table of Contents, choose additional coverage on the European Union and Egypt. Visit http://www.cengage.com/custom/makeityours/mccormick6e/ to get started. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. |
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introduction to comparative politics kesselman: European Politics in Transition Mark Kesselman, 1987 This critically acclaimed, best-selling text offers a comprehensive introduction to the post-World War II political systems of Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, and the European Union. The concept of European politics in transition is presented through four key themes: the role of each country in economic management; the interaction of countries within the international order; challenges facing European democracies; and the political impact of social diversity. |
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introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Introduction to Comparative Politics: Political Challenges and Changing Agendas Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger, William A. Joseph, 2015-01-01 Updated to reflect today's political climate, the seventh edition of INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS offers a country-by-country approach that allows students to fully examine similarities and differences among countries and within and between political systems. Each chapter offers an analysis of political challenges and changing agendas within countries and provides detailed descriptions and analyses of the politics of individual countries. The text offers a condensed narrative and student-friendly pedagogy, such as marginal key terms and questions that will help them make meaningful connections and comparisons about the countries presented. This edition consists of 13 country case studies, as well as a case study on the European Union, providing an interesting sample of political regimes, levels of economic development, and geographic regions. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. |
introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Foundations of Comparative Politics Kenneth Newton, Jan W. van Deth, 2009-12-03 This student-friendly introduction to the key theories and concepts of comparative politics now provides even broader coverage of the world's democracies, with examples drawn from across the globe. Foundations of Comparative Politics contains a wealth of information, clearly structured and easy to read, with clear definition of Key Terms. It covers all the important themes in the field, including constitutional design and institutions; mass and elite politics; policy-making and implementation; and the future of the state and democracy in a globalising world. A new chapter on studying comparative politics, and new 'What Have We Learned?' and 'Lessons of Comparison' summary sections help students pull together the lessons of each chapter. Combining facts and theory throughout, debate is stimulated through the use of Controversy boxes, and Fact Files and Briefings give students interesting data that illustrates the key issues in the text. Online resources, including MCQs and Powerpoint slides, complete the package. |
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introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Essentials of Comparative Politics Patrick H. O'Neil, 2012 The freshest, most contemporary introduction to comparative politics. Essentials of Comparative Politics introduces students to the concepts that political scientists use to study and compare political systems and the particulars of specific political systems. The Fourth Edition has been revised and updated to include the most current and relevant examples and scholarship. The text is available with a corresponding casebook of 13 country studies and a corresponding reader; the three components can be used individually or in any combination. |
introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Doing Comparative Politics Timothy C. Lim, 2010 This systematic, user friendly, and refreshingly unusual introduction to comparative politics is designed to teach students how to think comparatively and theoretically about the world they live in.The second edition retains the core features of the first, coherently integrating comparative method, theory, and issues, but provides updated material and additional cases throughout. The text now also includes study questions for each chapter. |
introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Cases in International Relations Donald M. Snow, 2022-02-24 Designed to complement any introductory global politics course, Snow’s text presents original case studies that survey the state of the international system and look in-depth at current issues. The cases are geopolitically diverse, accessible, and timely with new coverage of the pandemic, election interference, China, cyberwar, and global warming. |
introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Introduction to Comparative Politics Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger, William A. Joseph, Ervand Abrahamian, 2008-03-18 This brief edition of the bestselling, full-length Introduction to Comparative Poliics uses the same key themes to frame the presentation of each country's politics, placing a strong emphasis on political economy. This edition's easy to read 8x10 format and two-color design features new pedagogy, such as a marginal glossary, while maintaining the essential material of the full text. |
introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Understanding the Political World James N. Danziger, 2013 241 The Prevalence of Elite-Based Political Systems p. 244 Focus In 9 Elite Politics in Swaziland p. 242 The Class Approach p. 244 The Public Policy Process p. 245 The Pluralist Approach p. 246 The Policymaking Process p. 247 The Debate In 9 p. 250 The Three Approaches Compared p. 251 Which Approach Is Correct? p. 251 Essential Similarities and Differences p. 252 Chapter 10 Change and Political Development p. 257 Change p. 259 Development p. 260? Characteristics of 'More Developed Human Systems p. 260 The Process of Development p. 262 The Dynamics of Economic Development p. 264 Political Development p. 268 Characteristics of Political Development p. 268 The Process of Political Development p. 269 Focus In 10 Political Development and Modernization in Turkey p. 270 Political Development as Democratization p. 272 Debate In 10 Is Economic Development a Necessary Prerequisite for Democracy? p. 273 World of Changes p. 275 Compare In 10 p. 276 Concluding Observations p. 279 Chapter 11 Politics Across Borders p. 283 Perspectives on States' Behavior p. 286 Realist and Idealist Perspectives on the States' Motives p. 286 A Geopolitical Perspective p. 287 Compare In 11 Geopolitics in Two Countries p. 288 Mechanisms of Political Cooperation Across Borders p. 289 Diplomacy and Interstate Agreements p. 290 International Law p. 293 International Organizations p. 295 Political Competition Across Borders p. 300 Transnational Systems of Power p. 301 Domination and Dependence p. 303 Focus In 11 The Faces of Colonialism: Congo p. 305 Globalization? p. 306 The Debate In 11 p. 308 Competition in the Globalizing World p. 309 Chapter 12 Political Violence p. 315 Violence p. 317 Political Society p. 318 Types of Political Violence p. 319 State Violence Against Individuals or Groups p. 319 Individual Violence Against an Individual p. 321 Group Violence Against an Individual p. 322 Group Violence Against a Group p. 325 The Debate In 12 Is Terrorism Ever a Justifiable Form of Political Violence? p. 326 Individual or Group Violence Against the State p. 330 Use of Force Between States p. 334 War p. 335 What Causes War? p. 336 Focus In 12 p. 337 Compare In 12 p. 339 Evaluating Political Violence: Means and Ends p. 342 Part V Politics Among States Chapter 13 The Developed Countries of the Global North p. 349 Grouping the States in the Contemporary World p. 351 The Developed Countries of the Global North p. 352 The Developing Countries of the Global South p. 353 The Transitional Developed Countries p. 354 Goal: Prosperity p. 355 Mixed Economy p. 355 Compare In 13 Sweden and Switzerland p. 357 Performance p. 358 Challenges to Prosperity p. 360 The Debate In 13 Are the Social Democracies Dying? p. 362 Goal: Stability p. 363 Liberal Democracies p. 363 Political Institutionalization p. 364 Order Maintenance p. 365 Focus In 13 Welcome to the Brave New World: Singapore p. 365 Challenges to Stability p. 367 Goal: Security p. 369 The Era of Colonialism p. 369 The Cold War Period p. 370 The Post-Cold War Period p. 370 Challenges to Security p. 371 The Developed Countries Overall p. 372 Chapter 14 The Developing Countries of the Global South p. 376 Grouping Countries in the Developing World p. 379 Developmental Classification p. 379 Regional Classification p. 380 Achieving Development in the Global South: Some Obstacles p. 382 Compare In 14 Obstacles to Development: Nigeria and the Philippines p. 384 Goal: Prosperity p. 386 The Quest for Prosperity: Strategic Choices p. 386 Focus In 14 Poor Women and Development: Microcredit in Bangladesh p. 391 Current Outcomes p. 392 Goal: Security p. 395 Interstate Violence p. 395 Economic Security p. 397 Goal: Stability p. 398 Inadequate Political Development p. 398 The Decline of Order p. 399 Democratization p. 400 Political Approaches p. 402 Is it Getting Better all the Time? p. 405 The Debate In 14 Will There Always Be a Third World? p. 407 Chapter 15 The Transitional Developed Countries p. 412 The Postcommunist Developed Countries p. 415 Compare In 15 Acid Test II p. 416 Goal: Prosperity p. 418 Strategy p. 418 Performance p. 418 Challenges p. 419 Goal: Stability p. 420 Strategies p420 Challenges p. 422 Social Disorder p. 422 Nationality Conflicts p. 423 Entry into Europe and Global Society p. 423 Goal: Security p. 424 The Newly Industrializing Countries p. 425 Goal: Prosperity p. 426 Approach p. 426 Performance p. 427 FocusIn 15 p. 431 Goal: Stability p. 433 Asian NICs p. 433 Latin American NICs p. 433 Democratization? p. 433 Goal: Security p. 434 Asian NICs p. 434 Latin American NICs p. 435 The Future of the Transitional Developed Countries p. 435 The Postcommunist Developed Countries p. 436 The NICs p. 436 Next? p. 437 So ... p. 437 The Final Debate What Time Is It? p. 438 Appendix: Political Analysis p. 443 Glossary p. 457 References p. 469 Photo Credits p. 485 Index p. 486. |
introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Comparative Politics Today: Pearson New International Edition Bingham G. Powell, Russell J. Dalton, Kaare Strom, 2013-07-26 Combining thematic chapters and country cases, Comparative Politics Today: A World View sets the standard for introducing the field of comparative politics and for illustrating how to compare the world's political systems. This text begins by laying out a proven analytical framework that is accessible for students new to the field; it is then consistently implemented in twelve authoritative country cases not only to introduce students to what politics and governments are like around the world but to also understand the importance of their similarities and differences. Written by leading comparativists and area study specialists, Comparative Politics Today helps to sort through the world's complexity and to recognize patterns that lead to genuine political insight. |
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introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Introduction to Comparative Politics Mark Kesselman, 2010 Written by a distinguished group of comparativists, this innovative and accessible introductory text surveys 12 key countries organized by their level of political development: established democracies, transitional democracies, and non-democracies. The country studies illuminate four comparative themes in a global context: 1. The world of statesùthe interaction of states within the international order. 2. Governing the economyùthe role of the state in economic management. 3. The democratic ideaùthe pressure for more democracy and the challenges of democratization. 4. The politics of collective identitiesùthe political impact of diverse attachments and sources of group identity. |
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introduction to comparative politics kesselman: Introduction to Politics of the Developing World: Political Challenges and Changing Agendas Mark Kesselman, 2012-01-01 Updated to reflect today's political climate, the Sixth Edition of INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD: POLITICAL CHALLENGES AND CHANGING AGENDAS offers a country-by-country approach that allows students to fully examine similarities and differences among countries in the developing world. Each chapter offers an analysis of political challenges and changing agendas within countries and provides detailed descriptions and analyses of the politics of individual countries. At the same time, the country studies have common section and subsection headings to help students make meaningful connections and comparisons about the countries that are presented. INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD: POLITICAL CHALLENGES AND CHANGING AGENDAS , Sixth Edition, consists of 7 country case studies and provides a clear and comprehensive guide to how these unsettled times shape politics in the developing world. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. |
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