Adapted from the acclaimed bestseller Principles of Comparative Politics, 4th Edition, the new ebook Foundations of Comparative Politics, 2nd Edition offers a scientific perspective on the dynamic field of comparative inquiry, research, and scholarship. This streamlined and accessible edition serves as a comprehensive guide to cross-national comparison, demonstrating its significance in understanding political phenomena.
The authors of Foundations of Comparative Politics 2E, William Roberts Clark, Matt Golder, and Sona Nadenichek Golder, present key questions in comparative politics and utilize succinct insights from decision theory, social choice, and game theory. This approach elucidates why some explanations for political events are more compelling than others. By focusing on the essential characteristics of regimes and institutions, the book illustrates how these fundamental factors influence the economic and political outcomes that matter most to us.
Rather than mere memorization of country-specific facts, the authors encourage students to engage in constructing and testing theories about political phenomena. This foundation methodology closely mirrors the practices of comparative scholars who seek to explain rather than simply describe. Furthermore, current examples grounded in theory enable students to develop critical thinking and empirical analysis skills that will benefit them well beyond the course.
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NOTE: This only consists of the eBook Foundations of Comparative Politics, 2nd Edition, in a converted PDF (page numbers wont match physical book). No access codes are included.
