Comparative government and politics : an introduction /
Rod Hague and Martin Harrop.
- 9th ed.
- Houndsmill : Palgrave, 2013.
- 404 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Comparative government and politics .
- Comparative government and politics .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. 1. Studying politics. 1. Political concepts. 2. The state. 3. Democracy. 4. Authoritarian rule. 5. Theoretical approaches -- Part 2. Mobilization and participation. 6. Political culture. 7. Political communication. 8. Political participation. 9. Interest groups. 10. Political parties. 11. Elections. 12. Voters -- Pt. 3. Government and governance. 13. Constitutions and law. 14. Multilevel governance. 15. Legislatures. 16. The political executive. 17. The bureaucracy. 18. The policy process -- Pt. 4. Research strategies. 19. Comparative methods
Offers characteristic clarity of expression and breadth of coverage, providing a lively account of the events and forces shaping politics in today's interconnected world. It includes additional material on elections and voters, increased coverage of rising powers such as India and China, and a broader range of international examples.