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A Critical View of International Political Systems
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Thirteenth Edition is an easy-to-read text that stresses fundamental vocabulary and connects the material to real world examples. Understanding politics as a series of ongoing quarrels for which no good solution has been found, the material views international political systems through a dubious lens. This undeniably real examination of our political world makes
Countries and Concepts the most accurate examination of politics true nature.
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Systematically examines politics from around the world
Highly readable and thought-provoking, Countries and Concepts introduces students 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. This title presents accessible and in-depth studies of four European nations plus China, and briefly covers seven other nations. Readers will consider similarities and differences in five key areas of each country to facilitate comparative analysis, defining important concepts and integrating examples from current events throughout.
REVEL from Pearson is an immersive learning experience designed for the way today’s student read, think, and learn. REVEL modernizes familiar and respected course content withd ynamic media interactives and assessments, and empowers educators to increase engagement in the course, better connecting with students. The result is increased student engagement and improved learning. REVEL for Rosin’s Countries and Concepts, 13/e will be available for Fall 2014 classes.
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- Explores Concepts and Current Events: Each country study examines history, institutions, political culture, interests, and quarrels to facilitate cross-national comparison and to understand democracy.
- Improve Critical Thinking: Geography, Democracy, Personalities, Political Culture, Comparison, and new China Lessons boxes develop a more contextualized understanding of each country.
- Focused Learning with Pedagogically-Driven Design: An array of pedagogical tools focus students on key terms and ideas. Features include: learning objectives, marginal glossaries, chapter-ending questions, and “Why This Country Matters” sections.
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About the Author
Michael G. Roskin is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Lycoming College.
Table of Contents
In This Section:
I) Brief Table of Contents
II)Detailed Table of Contents
I) Brief 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
II) Detailed Table of Contents
Chapter 1. The Uses of Comparative Politics
The Paralysis Problem
Nations and States
Impact of the Past
Key Institutions
Patterns of Interaction
What They Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Part I- THE DEMOCRACIES
Chapter 2. Britain
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
British Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Britons Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Chapter 3. France
The Key Institutions
French Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What the French Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Chapter 4. Germany
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
German Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Germans Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Chapter 5. Japan
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
Japanese Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Japanese Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Part II - THE POST-COMMUNIST SYSTEMS
Chapter 6. Russia
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
Russian Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Russians Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Chapter 7. China
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
Chinese Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Chinese Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Part III - THE DEVELOPING AREAS
Chapter 8. India
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
Indian Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Indians Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Chapter 9. Mexico
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
Mexican Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Mexicans Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Chapter 10. Brazil
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
Brazilian Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Brazilians Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Chapter 11. Nigeria
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
Nigerian Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Nigerians Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Chapter 12. Iran
Impact of the Past
The Key Institutions
Iranian Political Culture
Patterns of Interaction
What Iranians Quarrel About
Review Questions
Key Terms
Further Reference
Epilogue: Lessons of Eleven Countries
Glossary
Photo Credits
Index