Orvis, Stephen Walter, 1959-
Introducing comparative politics : concepts and cases in context / Stephen Orvis, Hamilton College, Carol Ann Drogus, Colgate University. - Third edition. - xxxiv, 729 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Regional and country coverage -- Part I: A framework for understanding comparative politics. Introduction ; The modern state ; States, citizens and regimes ; States and identity ; States and markets -- Part II: Political systems and how they work. Governing institutions in democarcies ; Institutions of participation and representation in democracies ; Authoritarian institutions ; Regime change -- Part III: Issues and policies. Globalization, economic sovereignty, and development ; Public policies when markets fail : welfare, health, and the environment ; Policies and politics of inclusion and clashing values -- Glossary.
Taking a hybrid approach, this book - packed full with case studies and a host of pedagogical features - examines the key concepts in comparative politics.
College of Arts and Sciences
9781452241524 (pbk.)
2013037023
Comparative government.
Comparative government--Case studies.
JF51 / .D76 2015
320.3/Or9
Introducing comparative politics : concepts and cases in context / Stephen Orvis, Hamilton College, Carol Ann Drogus, Colgate University. - Third edition. - xxxiv, 729 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Regional and country coverage -- Part I: A framework for understanding comparative politics. Introduction ; The modern state ; States, citizens and regimes ; States and identity ; States and markets -- Part II: Political systems and how they work. Governing institutions in democarcies ; Institutions of participation and representation in democracies ; Authoritarian institutions ; Regime change -- Part III: Issues and policies. Globalization, economic sovereignty, and development ; Public policies when markets fail : welfare, health, and the environment ; Policies and politics of inclusion and clashing values -- Glossary.
Taking a hybrid approach, this book - packed full with case studies and a host of pedagogical features - examines the key concepts in comparative politics.
College of Arts and Sciences
9781452241524 (pbk.)
2013037023
Comparative government.
Comparative government--Case studies.
JF51 / .D76 2015
320.3/Or9