Political Science a Comparative Introduction

by Rod Hague

The classic introduction to political science and comparative politics has been comprehensively updated for this new edition. Retaining the clarity of expression and breadth of coverage that has made it the introduction of choice for generations of students, it provides a lively and up-to-date account of the events and forces shaping politics in today's interconnected world. The new edition includes separate chapters on theoretical approaches and research strategies in political science as well as increased coverage of security, media, culture, law and regulation.Carefully designed learning features illustrate the text throughout. These full-page Profiles on individual countries and the European Union, with associated Spotlights linked to each chapter on-page glossary definitions for key terms and timelines of key events guides to additional learning resources for each chapter a companion website providing additional resources and activities

Genres: Political Science, Politics, Textbooks

504 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1992

Reviews

[Mayim de Vries · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid, and useful due to clarity of language.

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

Either they changed quite a bit from the last edition, or I simply had a poor memory of this book. It's not BAD-- the chapters are short, it covers a lot of ground, and it really does not assume students have any prior knowledge. But if you're using it as an introduction to comparative (as opposed to an intro to political science-- as, it should be said, the title suggests), I think it has a lot of stuff that seems peripheral (like public policy), the presentation is a bit dry, and some of the typologies are of questionable utility (thinking here in particular of the chapter on political communication and its Anglo-American, Northern European, and Southern European media structures).

[SJ L · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool book, thanks Professor Clay Clemens. Let's see, so neat to see how the different forms of government. An excellent introduction to comparative politics and the introduction of political theory.