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- An increased focus on themes of democratic reversal and declining trust
- 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
Comparative Government and Politics - Paperback
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by John McCormick (Author), Rod Hague (Author), Martin Harrop (Author)
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
- 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
Author Biography
John McCormick is Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.
Number of Pages: 528
Dimensions: 1 x 9.69 x 7.44 IN
Publication Date: February 06, 2025