Introduction to Comparative Politics

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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 states—the interaction of states within theinternational order. 2. Governing the economy—the role of the state in economic management. 3. The democratic idea—the pressure for more democracy and the challenges of democratization. 4. The politics of collective identities—the political impact of diverse attachments and sources of group identity. Key Feature Civil liberties, security, political conflict, political identities and military policy are considered in the context of a post-September 11 world. Key terms appear as bold in the text and a glossary at the end defines key concepts in comparative politics. In addition, an appendix explains the Human Development Index. The theoretical framework developed in an expanded introduction provides a rich context for each country study. Geographic Setting sections in each chapter, as well as maps, tables, charts, photographs, and political cartoons, help further students' understanding of each country studied. New to this Edition A new design uses color and pedagogy to engage students. ComparingGovernments.org is an online learning tool designed specifically to engage students through a variety of media, including original videos, short-form documentaries, writing excerpts, and additional resources. Text is streamlined to condense crossover material between chapters. Fully updated coverage includes the 2008 U.S. elections and results; the Russian political systems and presidential leadership; the latest presidential elections in France; and much more. A new custom chapter on the European Union can be added to the text, along with additional chapters on East-Central Europe, focusing on Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic; South Africa; Indonesia; Turkey; Cuba; and Korea. Ask your rep about customizing this text to fit your needs. Table of Contents Part I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Introducing Comparative Politics (Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger, and William Joseph) Part II: CONSOLIDATED DEMOCRACIES. 2. Britain (Joel Krieger). 3. France (Mark Kesselman). 4. Germany (Christopher S. Allen). 5. Japan (Shigeko N. Fukai and Haruhiro Fukui). 6. India (Atul Kohli and Amrita Basu). 7. The United States (Louis DeSipio). Part III: TRANSITIONAL DEMOCRACIES. 8. Russia (Joan DeBardeleben). 9. Brazil (Alfred P. Montero). 10. Mexico (Merilee S. Grindle). 11. Nigeria (Darren Kew and Peter Lewis). Part IV: AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES. 12. Iran (Ervand Abrahamian). 13. China (William A. Joseph).