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Introduction to Comparative Politics»rank:by: Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger, William A. Joseph, Ervand Abrahamian, Christopher S. Allen
: :Written by a distinguished group of comparativists, this innovative and accessible introductory text surveys 12 key countries organized by their level of political development: established democracies, transitional democracies, and non-democracies. The country studies illuminate four comparative themes in a global context: 1. The world of states—the interaction of states within the international order. 2. Governing the economy—the role of the state in economic management. 3. The democratic idea—the pressure for more democracy and the challenges of democratization. 4. The politics of collective identities—the political impact of diverse attachments and sources of group identity. |
Introduction To Comparitive Politics Brief»rank: 388701by: Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger, William A. Joseph, Amrita Basu, Joan DeBardeleben, Tom Lodge, Ervand Abrahamian, Merilee Serrill Grindle
: :Written by a distinguished group of comparativists, this innovative and accessible introductory text surveys 12 key countries organized by their level of political development: established democracies, transitional democracies, and non-democracies. The country studies illuminate four comparative themes in a global context: 1. The world of states—the interaction of states within the international order. 2. Governing the economy—the role of the state in economic management. 3. The democratic idea—the pressure for more democracy and the challenges of democratization. 4. The politics of collective identities—the political impact of diverse attachments and sources of group identity. |
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The Politics of Globalization: A Reader»rank: 237074by: Mark Kesselman
: :The broad range of selections in this reader gives students a foundation for understanding globalization. Each of the four sections—an introduction to the topic; political economy; civil society; and governance—examine the national and intra-national implications of globalization. The readings present views both for and against globalization and include scholarly discussions and a diverse range of selections on emerging topics.The writing style and format of the readings make them accessible to students at all levels of understanding. |
Introduction To Comparative Politics Ap Fourth Edition»rank: 499964by: Mark Kesselman
: :The broad range of selections in this reader gives students a foundation for understanding globalization. Each of the four sections—an introduction to the topic; political economy; civil society; and governance—examine the national and intra-national implications of globalization. The readings present views both for and against globalization and include scholarly discussions and a diverse range of selections on emerging topics.The writing style and format of the readings make them accessible to students at all levels of understanding. |
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Introduction to Politics of the Developing World: Political Challenges and Changing Agendas»rank: 499964by: Mark Kesselman
: :This derivative of the innovative, Introduction to Comparative Politics, focuses on developing or 'third world' nations, employing the same organizing framework. Country studies include China, India, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, and Iran.(see Kesselman et al., Introduction to Comparative Politics for a full list of themes and features) |
Readings In Comparative Politics: Political Challenges and Changing Agendas»rank: 554331by: Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger
: :Readings in Comparative Politics is divided into six sections—States and Regimes, Governing the Economy, the Democratic Challenge, Politics of Collective Identity, Political Institutions and Public Policies, and Political Challenges and Changing Agendas—that correspond to the four main themes found in Kesselman's Introduction to Comparative Politics survey text.The selected readings are drawn from a variety of published, unpublished, and electronic sources. They tend to be general and theoretical in nature and were carefully selected to provide a good sample of the wide range of popular and scholarly views relevant to the major topics presented in introductory courses.The readings provide an extended opportunity to consider the four main themes used in the textbook: A ... |
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Introduction To Comparative Politics Second Edition»rank: 766368from: Houghton Mifflin Company
: :Introduction to Comparative Politics offers accessible material for an introductory comparative politics course. Edited by a highly respected team of scholars, each of the text's twelve country studies is written by an expert in the field.Four innovative themes, each with a specific focus, form the framework of the text: The World of States, Governing the Economy, The Democratic Idea, and The Politics of Collective Identities.A classification system focuses on levels of democracy, including established, transitional, and non-democracies.A chapter on the United States follows the same lines of comparison as those on other countries.Every chapter includes four to six sidebars, which focus on different subjects, including leaders, citizen action, institutional intricacies, current challenges, ... |
The Politics of Power»rank: 1919439by: Ira Katznelson, Mark Kesselman
: :This text provides a comprehensive description of the American political system, including major political institutions, processes, and policies. Unlike other introductory American politics textbooks, it develops a critical analysis of how American democracy is limited by fundamental inequalities in power and economic resources. The book highlights the connections between American politics and the organization of the economy. This fourth edition retains the author's critical perspective, describing American politics during the Clinton presidency and policy changes initiated in the Bush presidency. |
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European Politics in Transition»rank: 3803260by: Mark Kesselman, Joel Krieger
: :This critically acclaimed, best-selling text offers a comprehensive introduction to the post-World War II political systems of Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, and the European Union. The concept of European politics in transition is presented through four key themes: the role of each country in economic management; the interaction of countries within the international order; challenges facing European democracies; and the political impact of social diversity.In-depth coverage of each country is written by an expert in the field and includes five chapters for each geographic region. Chapter topics include the making of the modern state; political economy and development; governance and policy making; representation and participation; and politics in transition. |
A Century of Organized Labor in France: A Union Movement for the Twenty-First Century? (Century of Organized Labor in France)»rank: 2184602by: Martin Schain
: :In February of 1996, Columbia University and New York University marked the centennial of the French labor movement by jointly sponsoring a conference to reflect on the history of this movement and on the future prospects for trade unionism in France. A Century of Organized Labor in France is a collection of papers presented at that conference, written by distinguished historians and social scientists from both France and the United States, as well as by important French trade union leaders. Offering an interdisciplinary approach that is rare among studies on this subject, this volume examines the trajectory of the French labor movement and provides rich lessons for students of contemporary France, Western ... |