Foundations of Comparative Politics Concepts, Systems, and Practices
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Copyright: 2025
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Foundations of Comparative Politics: Concepts, Systems and Practices provides a well-rounded analysis of contemporary politics. The publication is divided into three parts (basics, case studies, and new approaches) and includes updated coverage of the Post-Covid world and its long-term impacts, the Rohingya refugee crisis, the Bangladesh revolution, the Ortega dictatorship, and much more.
Taking the reins as the most up-to-date comparative politics publication on the market, the publication embeds eight case studies from Europe, Asia, the America, and Africa.
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Introduction to Comparative Politics
Definition and Scope of Comparative Politics
Importance and Relevance of Comparative Studies
Overview of the Textbook Structure
Summary and Key Takeaways
Chapter 2 Comparative Method
Introduction to the Comparative Method
Types of Comparative Methods
Key Concepts in Comparative Analysis
Case Selection
Challenges and Limitations
Applying the Comparative Method
Summary and Key Takeaways
Chapter 3 Structures of Government
Introduction to Government Structures
Unitary and Federal Systems
Presidential, Parliamentary, and Hybrid Systems
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Summary and Key Takeaways
Chapter 4 Systems of Government
Introduction to Systems of Governments
Authoritarian, Democratic Regimes, and the Rest
Types of Democracies (Liberal, Illiberal)
Political Systems and Stability
Transition and Consolidation of Democracies
Voting Systems
Summary and Key Takeaways
Chapter 5 Units of Analysis
Introduction to Units of Analysis
States and Nations
Political Institutions
Political Behavior and Culture
Socio-economic Factors
Summary and Key Takeaways
Chapter 6 Poland
Introduction to Poland
Historical Background
Evolution of the Political System
Current Government Structure and System
Key Political and Social Issues
Poland and the Russia-Ukraine War
Poland’s Role in the European Union and NATO
Conclusion
Chapter 7 France
Introduction to France
Historical Background
Evolution of the Political System
Current Government Structure and System
Key Political and Social Issues
France, the European Union, and Global Affairs
Conclusio
Chapter 8 Kyrgyzstan
Introduction to Kyrgyzstan
Historical Background
Evolution of the Political System
Current Government Structure and System
Key Political and Social Issues
Kyrgyzstan and International Relations
Conclusion
Chapter 9 Bangladesh
Introduction to Bangladesh
Historical Background
Transition from Military Rule
Government Structure and System
Political Reforms and Challenges
Ethnic and Religious Conflicts
Current Political Landscape
Conclusion
Chapter 10 Tanzania
Introduction to Tanzania
Historical Background
Post-Independence Political Development
Government Structure and System
Key Political and Social Issues
Tanzania and International Relations
Conclusion
Chapter 11 Ghana
Introduction to Ghana
Historical Background
Post-Independence Political Development
Government Structure and System
Key Political and Social Issues
Ghana and International Relations
Conclusion
Chapter 12 Panama
Introduction to Panama
Historical Background
Government Structures in Panama
Evolution of the Political System
Economic and Social Landscape
Issues of Today
Panama in Regional and Global Context
Conclusion
Chapter 13 Nicaragua
Introduction to Nicaragua
Historical Background
Government Structures in Nicaragua
Evolution of the Political System
Economic and Social Landscape
Issues of Today
Nicaragua in Regional and Global Context
Conclusion
Chapter 14 Movements
Introduction to Social and Political Movements
Dynamics of Social Movements
Movements in the Global Context
Movements and State Interaction
Summary and Implications for Comparative Politics
Chapter 15 Regional Studies
Regionalism and Comparative Politics
Political and Economic Integration
Regional Conflicts and Cooperation
Regional Studies and Global Politics
Future Directions for Regional Analysis
Chapter 16 Institutions (International)
International Institutions and Global Governance
Institutional Impact on Sovereignty
Challenges Facing Global Institutions
Comparative Analysis of Institutional Influence
Prospects for Strengthening Global Institutions
Chapter 17 Non-State Actors
Types and Roles of Non-State Actors
Non-State Actors and Development
Non-State Actors in Security and Conflict
Challenges Posed by Non-State Actors
Summary and Reflections on Non-State Actors
Chapter 18 Identity Politics and Nationalism
Theoretical Frameworks
Identity Politics in Practice
Nationalism and Ethnic Conflicts
Impact on State Stability and Policy
Future Challenges in Identity and Nationalism
Wrapping It All Up!
Vocabulary
References