The Good Society: An Introduction to Comparative Politics

by Alan Draper, Ansil Ramsay

Combining thematic and country approaches to show students what comparative politics is really about, The Good Society organizes itself around a key question–why are some countries better than others at improving their citizens’ lives? This brief survey offers a focused look at political institutions and uses in-depth country studies to compare how different institutional arrangements yield different political results. By concentrating on how politics affects citizens’ lives, The Good Society offers a uniquely relevant introduction to comparative politics that goes to the heart of the field and helps students develop a critical point-of-view.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

416 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2007

Reviews

[Emrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I unfortunately read an older edition, so I would have appreciated newer examples and updated info, but really that's my own fault.

I love the anecdotes and case studies. I learned so much about world history and politics while learning the basics of political regimes and organizations.

[J.R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good place to start if you're interested in comparative politics.