Case Studies in Comparative Politics

Debuting in its first edition and written by a new generation of area studies experts, Case Studies in Comparative Politics follows a questions-based approach that helps readers understand different countries’ political histories, institutions, identities, and interests and why each country is politically interesting and relevant. When used on its own or with the accompanying thematic survey, Case Studies in Comparative Politics asks—and answers—the same important questions that political scientists research and that are relevant to anyone interested in politics.

David J. Samuels is Benjamin E. Lippincott Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota.

The United Kingdom: Ben Ansell and Jane Gingrich are Assistant Professors of Political Science at the University of Minnesota.

Germany: David Art is Associate Professor of Political Science at Tufts University.

France: Erik Bleich is Professor of Political Science at Middlebury College.

Japan: Ethan Scheiner is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of California–Davis

India: Steven Wilkinson is Nilekani Professor of India and South Asian Studies and Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at Yale University.

Mexico: Cecilia Martinez-Gallardo is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill.

Russia: Graeme Robertson is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill.

Nigeria: Alexandra Scacco is Assistant Professor of Politics at New York University.

China: Andrew Mertha is Associate Professor of Government at Cornell University.

Iran: Arzoo Osanloo is Associate Professor in the Law, Societies, and Justice Program at the University of Washington.