Comparative Politics: Interests, Identities, and Institutions in a Changing Global Order

Edited by Jeffrey Kopstein , Mark Lichbach , Stephen E. Hanson

ISBN 10: 0521135745 / ISBN 13: 9780521135740

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comparative Politics: Interests, Identities, and Institutions in a Changing Global Order
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521135745
• ISBN 13: 9780521135740
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Twelve in-depth case studies of the EU and countries across the globe, written by the leading country specialists and combining insights of cutting-edge institutional analysis and deep study of national histories, explore how the concepts of interests, identities, and institutions shape the politics of nations and regions. The country studies trace the global and historical contexts of political development and examine the diverse pathways that countries have taken in their quest to adapt to the competitive pressures of twenty first century globalization. These country studies constitute the overarching framework of the text, addressing the larger question, “why are countries ruled and governed so differently?” Free of heavy-handed jargon, Comparative Politics inspires thought-provoking debate among introductory students and specialists alike, and encourages students to engage in real comparative analysis. In this new edition, all twelve country studies are rewritten, and the first two theory chapters are updated to reflect the latest research in the field.

About the Authors

Jeffrey Kopstein is Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto.

Mark Lichbach is Professor of Political Science at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Stephen Hanson is Professor of Government at the College of William and Mary, Virginia.