About the book

Comparative Politics and Government and Political Science are identical in content. The titles simply differ for the different regions it is sold in.

The 5th edition of Political Science: A Comparative Introduction (published by the US office of Palgrave Macmillan) is sold in North America. The seventh edition of Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction (published by the UK office of Palgrave Macmillan) is for sale in the rest of the world. Click on the titles or book covers to get catalogue and order details for each.

Endorsements:
(Reviews of previous editions)

'An excellent introductory text which thoughtfully and effectively combines political analysis with substantive comparison.' - B. Guy Peters, University of Pittsburgh

‘A model introductory textbook; up-to-date, comprehensive and well structured, with excellent visual aids.’ - George Jones, The London School of Economics and Political Science.

'The best introductory textbook in the field, up to date and full of useful examples.' - Reuven Hazan, The Hebrew University

'Intelligent, comprehensive and insightful, this book is a boon for both students and their teachers. Long established as one of the best introductions to political science and comparative politics it still manages to get even better with each successive edition.' - Peter Mair, University of Leiden

Table of Contents

PART 1: FOUNDATIONS

• Politics and Government
• The State
• Democracy
• Authoritarian Rule
• The Comparative Approach

PART 2: POLITICS AND SOCIETY

• Political Culture
• Political Communication
• Political Economy

PART 3: LINKING SOCIETY AND GOVERNMENT

• Political Participation
• Elections and Voters
• Interest Groups
• Political Parties

PART 4: GOVERNMENT AND POLICY

• Constitutions and the Legal Framework
• Multilevel Governance
• Legislatures
• The Political Executive
• Public Management and Administration
• Public Policy

Sample Chapter - click here

Prelims, Contents, Index

About the Authors

Rod Hague and Martin Harrop are both based at the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at the University of Newcastle.

Rod is currently Teaching Assistant in the department of politics and his research interests include in values in contemporary Britain, the political economy and regional regeneration of Cumbria and British party politics.

Martin is Senior Lecturer in Politics and his research interests include Electoral Behaviour, Political Marketing and Comparative Politics.

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