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Updated in its 12th edition, Countries and Concepts systematically examines politics from around the world and presents eleven accessible and in-depth studies of Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, China, India, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, and Iran. This text looks at similarities and differences in five key areas of each country to facilitate comparative analysis, defining important concepts and integrating examples from current events throughout. Highly readable and thought-provoking, Countries and Concepts introduces readers to the politics and governments of the world and bolsters their civic education by considering the historical, political, economic, geographical, and moral aspects of democracy.
Review
“Students actually read this text. It conveys the major methods of analysis and concepts of political science without jargon. It not only engages students who have little prior interest or knowledge in comparative politics, but it also inspires them to learn more and think critically.”—Linda Dolive, Northern Kentucky University
Synopsis
Updated in its 12th edition, Countries and Concepts systematically examines politics from around the world and presents eleven accessible and in-depth studies of Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, China, India, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, and Iran. This text looks at similarities and differences in five key areas of each country to facilitate comparative analysis, defining important concepts and integrating examples from current events throughout. Highly readable and thought-provoking, Countries and Concepts introduces readers to the politics and governments of the world and bolsters their civic education by considering the historical, political, economic, geographical, and moral aspects of democracy.
About the Author
Michael G. Roskin is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Lycoming College.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Uses of Comparative Politics
PART I. THE DEMOCRACIES
Chapter 2. Britain
Chapter 3. France
Chapter 4. Germany
Chapter 5. Japan
PART II. THE POST-COMMUNIST SYSTEMS
Chapter 6. Russia
Chapter 7. China
PART III. THE DEVELOPING AREAS
Chapter 8. India
Chapter 9. Mexico
Chapter 10. Brazil
Chapter 11. Nigeria
Chapter 12. Iran
Epilogue. Lessons of Eleven Countries