Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World (Newton Kenneth)(Paperback)

Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World (Newton Kenneth)(Paperback)

Now in its fourth edition, this textbook gives a clear and concise account of the government and politics of democratic states, comprehensively updated with recent developments. It provides an ideal guide for undergraduate students who want to understand how and why democratic systems differ

Foundations of Comparative Politics - International Student Edition (Clark William Roberts)(Paperback / softback)

Adapted from the groundbreaking Principles of Comparative Politics, now in its third edition, Foundations of Comparative Politics presents a scientific approach to the rich world of comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship, providing students a guide to cross-national comparison and why it

Comparative European Politics: Distinctive Democracies, Common Challenges (Costello Rory)(Paperback)

Comparative European Politics: Distinct Democracies, Common Challenges provides a complete guide to European politics through a comparative lens. The authors explore not only the 27 European Union member states, but also other European systems such as the UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Serbia

The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics (Boix Carles)(Paperback)

The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics offers a critical survey of the field of empirical political science through the collection of a set of chapters written by 48 top scholars in the discipline of comparative politics. Part I includes chapters surveying the key research

Foundations of European Politics - A Comparative Approach (De Vries Catherine E. (Professor of Political Science Professor of Political Science Bocconi University))(Paperback / softback)

American Difference: A Guide to American Politics in Comparative Perspective (Poloni-Staudinger Lori M.)(Paperback)

Examining democracies from a comparative perspective helps us better understand why politics--or, as Harold Lasswell famously said, 'who gets what, when, and how'--differ among democracies. American Difference: A Guide to American Politics in Comparative Perspective takes you through different

European Democracies (Crepaz Markus M. L.)(Paperback)

European Democracies is an introduction to the politics and governments of Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. Organized thematically rather than country-by-country, this fully revised edition examines topics such as electoral systems, the European Union, refugees and the welfare state, and asks

An Analysis of Kenneth Waltz's Theory of International Politics (Quinn Riley)(Paperback)

Kenneth Waltz's 1979 Theory of International Politics is credited with bringing about a 'scientific revolution' in the study of international relations - bringing the field into a new era of systematic study. The book is also a lesson in reasoning carefully and critically. Good reasoning is

The Comparative Politics of Immigration (Ellermann Antje)(Paperback)

Many governments face similar pressures surrounding the hotly debated topic of immigration. Yet, the disparate ways in which policy makers respond is striking. The Comparative Politics of Immigration explains why democratic governments adopt the immigration policies they do. Through an in-depth

Contemporary Anti-Muslim Politics: Aggressions and Exclusions (Long Kenneth J.)(Paperback)

Contemporary Anti-Muslim Politics provides a succinct but potent critique of the policies of Western nations toward Muslims, particularly the aggressive foreign policies of the United States and the exclusionary domestic policies of Europe. These policies have already claimed millions of Muslim

Politics: A Very Short Introduction (Minogue Kenneth)(Paperback)

In A Very Short Introduction to Politics, Kenneth Minogue begins with a discussion of issues arising from a historical account of politics, and goes on to offer chapters dealing with the Ancient Greeks and the idea of citizenship; Roman law; medieval Christianity and individualism; freedom since

Varieties of Capitalism: The Institutional Foundations of Comparative Advantage (Hall Peter a.)(Paperback)

What are the most important differences among national economies? Is globalization forcing nations to converge on an Anglo-American model? What explains national differences in social and economic policy? This pathbreaking work outlines a new approach to these questions. It highlights the role of

Comparative Perspectives on the Rise of the Brazilian Novel (Da Silva Ana)(Paperback)

Comparative Perspectives on the Rise of the Brazilian Novel presents a framework of comparative literature based on a systemic and empirical approach to the study of the novel and applies that framework to the analysis of key nineteenth-century Brazilian novels. The works under examination were,

Twentieth-Century Britain: A Very Short Introduction (Morgan Kenneth O.)(Paperback)

The last century has been a tumultuous one for the culture and politics of Britain. Kenneth Morgan's Twentieth-Century Britain is a crisp analysis of the forces of consensus and conflict that have existed in Britain since the First World War. Using a wide variety of sources, including the records

Principles of Comparative Politics (International Student Edition) (Clark William Roberts)(Paperback / softback)

This book offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. It also benefits from an international focus, taking into consideration nearly 200

The Politics of Bureaucracy: An Introduction to Comparative Public Administration (Peters B. Guy)(Paperback)

Written by B. Guy Peters, a leading authority in the field, this comprehensive exploration of the political and policy making roles of public bureaucracies is now available in a fully revised seventh edition, offering extensive, well-documented comparative analysis of the effects of politics on

Cases in Comparative Politics (O'Neil Patrick H. (University of Puget Sound))(Paperback / softback)

The most contemporary, easy-to-use case

European Politics: A Comparative Introduction (Bale Tim)(Paperback)

The fully revised third edition of this popular text provides a thematically organised introduction to the governance and politics of Europe. An accessible, up-to-date guide, it covers the institutions and issues that matter, and uses nine representative countries as case studies

Hobbes's Kingdom of Light: A Study of the Foundations of Modern Political Philosophy (Stauffer Devin)(Paperback)

Was Hobbes the first great architect of modern political philosophy? Highly critical of the classical tradition in philosophy, particularly Aristotle, Hobbes thought that he had established a new science of morality and politics. Devin Stauffer here delves into Hobbes's critique of the classical

The Culture of Contentment (Galbraith John Kenneth)(Paperback)

The world has become increasingly separated into the haves and have-nots. In The Culture of Contentment, renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith shows how a contented class--not the privileged few but the socially and economically advantaged majority--defend their comfortable status at a cost

Foundations of Modern Networking: Sdn, Nfv, Qoe, Iot, and Cloud (Stallings William)(Paperback)

Foundations of Modern Networking is a comprehensive, unified survey of modern networking technology and applications for today's professionals, managers, and students. Dr. William Stallings offers clear and well-organized coverage of five key technologies that are transforming networks:

Cases in Comparative Government and Politics (McCormick John)(Paperback)

Using twelve pivotal cases, this book brings comparative politics to life by highlighting the key differences in political systems around the world. Written by renowned textbook author John McCormick, the book opens with two context-setting chapters on the field of comparative politics and the

The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Constitutional Law (Rosenfeld Michel)(Paperback)

The field of comparative constitutional law has grown immensely over the past couple of decades. Once a minor and obscure adjunct to the field of domestic constitutional law, comparative constitutional law has now moved front and centre. Driven by the global spread of democratic government and the

Democracies Divided: The Global Challenge of Political Polarization (Carothers Thomas)(Paperback)

'A must-read for anyone concerned about the fate of contemporary democracies.'--Steven Levitsky, co-author of How Democracies DieWhy divisions have deepened and what can be done to heal themAs one part of the global democratic recession, severe political polarization is increasingly afflicting old