Comparative Government and Politics

John McCormick (Indiana University, USA), Rod Hague (Wylam, UK), Martin Harrop (Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK)

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Bloomsbury Academic
20 February 2025

Comparative politics; Political structure & processes

What are the markers of authoritarian and democratic states – and all those that fall somewhere in-between? How do principles, institutions and political processes differ from state to state? And what can we learn from political comparison on a global scale?

Comparative Government and Politics offers a compelling and accessible introduction to the subject. This book will help you to understand the wide range of institutions and political cultures across the world, including: the common essential elements and levers of a state, how democratic and authoritarian regimes operate internally and on the global stage, and the relationship between a population and a polity. An essential text for courses on Comparative Politics, Comparative Government, Introduction to Politics and Introduction to Political Science.

This Thirteenth Edition includes: ·

An increased focus on themes of democratic reversal and declining trust

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Coverage of contemporary topics with new and extended coverage of LGBTQ+ issues, identity politics and populism ·

New and updated country spotlights, reflecting the changing state of democracy across the world ·

An accessible design for students of all levels, with maps, diagrams and tables, discussion questions and further reading suggestions ·

A companion website with features to support continued learning: bloomsbury.pub/comparative-government-and-politics-13e

By: John McCormick (Indiana University USA), Rod Hague (Wylam, UK), Martin Harrop (Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 13th edition
Dimensions: Height: 256mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 1.320kg
ISBN: 9781350443914
ISBN 10: 1350443913
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 20 February 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1: Principles 1. Government and politics 2. Making comparisons 3. States and nations 4. Political culture 5. Democratic rule 6. Authoritarian rule Part 2: Institutions 7. Constitutions and courts 8. Executives 9. Legislatures 10. Bureaucracies 11. Sub-national government 12. The Media Part 3: Processes 13. Political participation 14. Elections 15. Political parties 16: Interest groups 17: Public policy 18: Political economy

John McCormick is Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.

Reviews for Comparative Government and Politics

A must for all undergraduate comparative politics courses – the textbook adopts a global focus to provide an engaging and accessible introduction to comparative politics * Gemma Loomes, Lecturer in Comparative Politics, Keele University, UK * This is a fantastic introduction to comparative government and politics. It provides students with a comprehensive and accessible overview of the main topics to study within comparative politics. A great resource for both students and instructors! * Patricia Correa, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Aston University, UK * This new edition of a classic text is the perfect introduction to comparative politics. It’s lucid but authoritative style expertly combines clear explanations of key concepts and issues with up to date case studies and current academic research from all part of the world. An absolute must for any student of government and politics. * Jonathan Kirkup, Senior Lecturer, Cardiff University, UK *