Comparative Politics, Sixth Edition

With unparalleled empirical material, this is the most comprehensive introduction to comparative politics written by leading experts in the field.

Includes an unparalleled amount of empirical material to support students in their understanding of the real-world relevance of the comparative method Explores the theory, history, institutions, structures, and public policies of different political systems to offer students new to the subject a comprehensive first introduction Its cutting-edge treatment of theories in comparative politics showcases innovative ideas to inspire and engage students Written by a diverse team of scholars, enabling students to learn directly from leading experts

New to this edition

The 6th edition includes new chapters on the nation state, electoral systems, the impact of public policies, and promoting and protecting democracy New 'applied' end of chapter questions invite students to practise applying comparative theories and methodologies to real world issues Additional coverage has been added throughout on authoritarian states, populism, nationalism, migration, political violence, gender equality, and environmental politics New contemporary examples focus on non-Western states, and multi-ethnic societies Now available as an e-book enhanced with embedded self-assessment activities and multi-media content to offer a fully immersive experience and extra learning support

• 0:Introduction to Comparative Politics, Daniele Caramani
  Section I: Theories and Methods
  1:The Relevance of Comparative Politics, Bo Rothstein
  2:Approaches in Comparative Politic, B. Guy Peters
  3:Comparative Research Methods, Paul Pennings
  Section II: The Historical Context
  4:The Nation-State and Multicultural Citizenship, Atsuko Ichijo
  5:Democracies, Aníbal Pérez-Liñán
  6:Authoritarian Regimes, Natasha Lindstaedt
  Section III: Structures and Institutions
  7:Legislatures, Amie Kreppel
  8:Governments and Cabinets, Wolfgang C Müller
  9:Constitutions, Rights, and Judicial Power, Alec Stone Sweet
  10:Democratic Innovations, Nicole Curato
  11:Elections and Representation, Orit Kedar
  12:Multilevel Governance, iesbet Hooghe, Gary Marks, and Arjan H. Schakel
  Section IV: Actors and Processes
  13:Political Parties, Richard S. Katz
  14:Party Systems, Daniele Caramani
  15:Interest Groups, Roland Erne
  16:Social Movements, Dieter Rucht
  17:Political Culture, Christian Welzel and Ronald Inglehart
  18:Political Participation, Herbert Kitschelt and Philipp Rehm
  19:Political Communication, Frank Esser and Barbara Pfetsch
  Section V: Public Policies
  20:Policy Making, Christoph Knill and Jale Tosun
  21:The Welfare State, Kees van Kersbergen and Philip Manow
  22:The Impact of Public Policies, Jane Gingrich
  Section VI: Beyond the Nation-State
  23:The EU as a New Political System, Simon Hix
  24:Globalization and the Nation-State, Georg Sørensen
  25:Promoting and Protecting Democracy, Julia Leininger and Solveig Richter