Foundations of Comparative Politics: Democracies of the Modern World

Democracies of the Modern World
3. Auflage. Revised 2016
ISBN: 978-1-107-58285-9
Verlag: Cambridge University Pr.

Buch, Englisch, 462 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 248 mm, Gewicht: 846 g

Reihe: Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics

The new edition of this leading overview of comparative politics once again blends theory and evidence across democratic systems to provide unparalleled coverage. The student-friendly structure and clear, concise writing ensure that complex issues are clearly explained and students engage with the key theories. The third edition is updated throughout, with a new chapter, 'Public Spending and Public Policies', increased coverage of defective democracies, and revised coverage of e-democracy and the power of the media. The pedagogy is simplified with a focus on 'Briefings' and 'Controversies' that feature examples from across the globe, alongside clear key terms, 'What We Have Learned' and 'Lessons of Comparison' sections, and a wealth of online materials to complete a rich teaching and learning package.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Newton, Kenneth

Deth, Jan van

van Deth, Jan W.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; Part I. The State: Origins and Development: 1. The development of the modern state; 2. States and democracy; 3. Democratic change and persistence; Part II. The Polity: Structures and Institutions: 4. Constitutions; 5. Presidential and parliamentary government; 6. Multi-level government: international, national and sub-national; 7. Policy making and legislating: executives and legislatures; 8. Implementation: the public bureaucracy; Part III. Citizens, Elites and Interest Mediation: 9. Political attitudes and behaviour; 10. Pressure groups and social movements; 11. The mass media; 12. Voters and elections; 13. Party government; Part IV. Policies and Performance: 14. Political ideologies: conservatism, liberalism, Christian democracy and socialism; 15. Decision making; 16. Public spending and public policies; 17. The future of the democratic state; Postscript: how and what to compare?

Über Autor(innen)

van Deth, Jan W.
Jan W. van Deth is Professor of Political Science and International Comparative Social Research at the University of Mannheim.

Newton, Kenneth
Kenneth Newton is Emeritus Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Southampton and a Visiting Professor at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center.