Comparative Government and Politics - 13th Edition by John McCormick & Rod Hague & Martin Harrop (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Offering a comprehensive introduction to the comparison of governments and political systems, this new edition helps students to understand not just the institutions and political cultures of their own countries but also those of a wide range of democracies and authoritarian regimes from around the world. Featuring a wide range of engaging learning features, this book is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on Comparative Politics, Comparative Government, Introduction to Politics and Introduction to Political Science"--

Book Synopsis

What are the markers of authoritarian and democratic states - and all those that fall somewhere in-between? How do principles, institutions and political processes differ from state to state? And what can we learn from political comparison on a global scale?

Comparative Government and Politics offers a compelling and accessible introduction to the subject. This book will help you to understand the wide range of institutions and political cultures across the world, including: the common essential elements and levers of a state, how democratic and authoritarian regimes operate internally and on the global stage, and the relationship between a population and a polity. An essential text for courses on Comparative Politics, Comparative Government, Introduction to Politics and Introduction to Political Science.

This Thirteenth Edition includes:
- An increased focus on themes of democratic reversal and declining trust
- Coverage of contemporary topics with new and extended coverage of LGBTQ+ issues, identity politics and populism
- New and updated country spotlights, reflecting the changing state of democracy across the world
- An accessible design for students of all levels, with maps, diagrams and tables, discussion questions and further reading suggestions
- A companion website with features to support continued learning: bloomsbury.pub/comparative-government-and-politics-13e

Review Quotes

"A must for all undergraduate comparative politics courses - the textbook adopts a global focus to provide an engaging and accessible introduction to comparative politics" --Gemma Loomes, Keele University, UK

"This is a fantastic introduction to comparative government and politics. It provides students with a comprehensive and accessible overview of the main topics to study within comparative politics. A great resource for both students and instructors!" --Patricia Correa, Aston University, UK

"This new edition of a classic text is the perfect introduction to comparative politics. It's lucid but authoritative style expertly combines clear explanations of key concepts and issues with up to date case studies and current academic research from all part of the world. An absolute must for any student of government and politics." --Jonathan Kirkup, Cardiff University, UK

"A masterful introduction to comparative politics. This new edition is both comprehensive and focused, with attention paid to urgent issues of the present." --Mark A. Kayser, Hertie School, Germany

"The textbook makes good on its promise to guide students of different educative backgrounds through the pluralistic field of comparative government and politics. It is clearly organized, and it offers topical questions and examples, making it fit for use in a mandatory course as well as in an elective or extracurricular course. It is superb in clarifying what scholars of the discipline do, why this is important for understanding the political world around us, and what challenges they have to take on in order to accurately explain the institutions and processes involved." --Nicolle Zeegers, University of Groningen, Netherlands

"Comparative Government and Politics offers a wonderful, clear, and accessible introduction to the comparative study of politics and government. It introduces key concepts and questions and offers many up-to-date examples of how these apply to a variety of countries across the world. This provides students with all the important building blocks for understanding how politics works in different political systems and how we can learn from comparing them." --Tom Louwerse, Leiden University, Netherlands

"With a clear and accessible presentation, the 13th edition of Comparative Government and Politics continues to provide a thorough introduction to the field of comparative politics. The "using theory" breakouts allow students to apply theory to practice in an engaging format. The front loading of methods and expanded focus on democratic health further serve to make this a strong choice for any comparative politics classroom." --Lori Poloni-Staudinger, University of Arizona, United States of America

About the Author

John McCormick is Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.