Name: Comparative Politics par Daniele Caramani
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Comparative Politics Résumé

Comparative Politics Daniele Caramani

This major new textbook introduces students to one of the most important fields of political science. Written by key international experts, Comparative Politics includes a wide range of countries, and covers methods and theories; the nation-state and its insitutions; actors and processes; and policies. It also deals with recent changes such as globalisation and democratisation in Africa and the Middle East. The chapters are enhanced by innovative learning features, and a cutting-edge Online Resource Centre accompanies the text. Online Resource Centre Student resources: Interactive map with country profiles for a wide range of countries Review questions, exercises and test bank Extra figures, tables, maps and documentation Glossary with comprehensive A-Z dictionary of key terms in comparative politics Instructor resources: PowerPoint slides Essay and exam questions Multiple choice questions Figures and tables from the book Resources for research Comparative data in different formats for around 200 countries and 200 indicators Web directory of statistical, institutional and information resources

Comparative Politics Avis

"An extraordinarily ambitious book by an impressive roster of accomplished authors. They cover, in an authoritative way, a range of important topics in comparative politics. There is sufficient material here to please teachers of many different types of courses."--Michael J. Laver, New YorkUniversity

"An extraordinarily ambitious book by an impressive roster of accomplished authors. They cover, in an authoritative way, a range of important topics in comparative politics. There is sufficient material here to please teachers of many different types of courses."--Michael J. Laver, New York University

À propos de Daniele Caramani

Daniele Caramani is Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Sommaire

Introduction; SECTION I: THEORIES AND METHODS; 1. The evolution of comparative politics; 2. Approaches in comparative politics; 3. Comparative research methods; SECTION II: THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT; 4. The nation-state; 5. Democracies; 6. Authoritarian regimes; SECTION III: STRUCTURES AND INSTITUTIONS; 7. Parliaments; 8. Governments and bureacracies; 9. Constitutions and courts; 10. Elections and referendums; 11. Unitary, federal, and local government institutions; SECTION IV: ACTORS AND PROCESSES; 12. Political parties; 13. Party systems; 14. Interest groups; 15. Regions; 16. Social movements; 17. Political culture; 18. Political behaviour; 19. Political communication; SECTION V: PUBLIC POLICIES; 20. Policy making; 21. The welfare state; 22. The impact of public policies; SECTION VI: CURRENT ISSUES; 23. The EU as a new political system; 24. Globalization and the nation-state; 25. Promoting democracy; Conclusion: Democractic quality

Informations supplémentaires

Sku

GOR013328835

ISBN 13

9780199298419

ISBN 10

0199298416

Titre

Comparative Politics Daniele Caramani

Auteur

Daniele Caramani

État

Occasion - Comme neuf

Relié

Broché

Éditeur

Oxford University Press

Année de publication

2008-01-24

Nombre de pages

832

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N/A

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