Comparative Government and Politics

Description Long established as the leading text in the field, the 7th edition has been comprehensively updated and rewritten. Lively, accessible, student-friendly and truly international in its coverage, this edition, with a new chapter on Political Economy, includes a substantially enhanced range of case studies, debate boxes, charts and tables. Contents PART 1: FOUNDATIONS Politics and Government The State Democracy Authoritarian Rule The Comparative Approach PART 2: POLITICS AND SOCIETY Political Culture Political Communication Political Economy PART 3: LINKING SOCIETY AND GOVERNMENT Political Participation Elections and Voters Interest Groups Political Parties PART 4: GOVERNMENT AND POLICY Constitutions and the Legal Framework Multilevel Governance Legislatures The Political Executive Public Management and Administration Public Policy Author Biographies ROD HAGUE was formerly Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle, UK. MARTIN HARROP is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Newcastle, UK. Paperback 434 pages