Comparative government and politics. An introduction. 8th edition

Long established as the leading text in the field, the 8th edition has been comprehensively updated and rewritten. Accessible, student-friendly and truly international in its coverage, this edition has an improved structure andnew material on methodology. “Intelligent, comprehensive and insightful, this book is a boon for both students and their teachers. Long established as one of the best introductions to political science and comparative politics it still manages to get even better with each successive edition.” -- Professor Peter Mair, University of Leiden”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