Political Science: A Comparative Introduction (Comparative Government and Polotics) - Softcover

Hague, Rod; Harrop, Martin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1137324031 ISBN 13: 9781137324030

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013

Synopsis

Long established as the leading text in the field, the new edition has been comprehensively updated and rewritten. Accessible, student-friendly and truly international in its coverage, this edition includes an brand new chapter on voters and increased coverage of rising powers, such as India and Brazil.

About this title

About the Author

ROD HAGUE was formerly Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle, UK.
MARTIN HARROP was formerly Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle, UK.

Review

'A compelling introduction to the major concepts, controversies, approaches and techniques needed to understand an increasingly globalized and interconnected world. Clearly written, accessible, and well supported by careful use of the evidence, this first-rate textbook provides a firm foundation for informed debate on comparative politics' - Pippa Norris, Harvard University
 
'A truly outstanding introduction: it is comprehensive, superbly structured and remarkably accessible. It successfully combines substantive themes with core concepts, theoretical approaches and research strategies. This latest edition not only updates the previous one, but improves on it.' - Rudy Andeweg, Leiden University, The Netherlands
 
'Extraordinary breadth and depth of coverage make this an indispensable resource for teachers and students of political science. With this latest edition, the book remains top of the list as the best introduction to comparative politics.' - David Farrell, University College Dublin, Ireland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1137324031
• ISBN 13: 9781137324030
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 404