Comparative politics is a field of political science characterized by an empirical approach based on the comparative method. The study of comparative politics depends on conscious comparisons in the …

In the study of Comparative Politics, we use evidence and theory to explain diverse political behaviors and outcomes. The social sciences try to identify patterns and develop generalizations for human …

It features ten theoretically and historically grounded country studies that show how the three major concepts of comparative analysis – interests, identities, and institutions – shape the politics of nations.

‘Comprehensive and clearly written, this text provides a solid grounding in the comparative method, complemented by timely real-world examples of the ways in which comparative politics can be …

Unit one covers the various approaches to the study of comparative politics. It also provides a comprehensive study of the concept of constitutionalism, federations and confederations.

Comparative Politics: A Practical Guide for a Globalizing World is perhaps the first to be written with an emphasis on case studies from the Global South and other alternative perspectives in comparative …

This chapter defines the nature of political institutions and discusses three theoretical frameworks for the comparative analysis and explanation of how institutions work in modern democratic states.