Comparative Government and Politics

What are the markers of authoritarian and democratic states - and all those that fall somewhere in-between? How do principles, institutions and political processes differ from state to state? And what can we learn from political comparison on a global scale?

Comparative Government and Politics offers a compelling and accessible introduction to the subject. This book will help you to understand the wide range of institutions and political cultures across the world, including: the common essential elements and levers of a state, how democratic and authoritarian regimes operate internally and on the global stage, and the relationship between a population and a polity. An essential text for courses on Comparative Politics, Comparative Government, Introduction to Politics and Introduction to Political Science.

This Thirteenth Edition includes:
- An increased focus on themes of democratic reversal and declining trust
- Coverage of contemporary topics with new and extended coverage of LGBTQ+ issues, identity politics and populism
- New and updated country spotlights, reflecting the changing state of democracy across the world
- An accessible design for students of all levels, with maps, diagrams and tables, discussion questions and further reading suggestions
- A companion website with features to support continued learning: bloomsbury.pub/comparative-government-and-politics-13e

Author: John McCormick,Rod Hague,Martin Harrop
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 02/06/2025
Pages: 528
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 9.57h x 7.45w x 0.97d
ISBN: 9781350443921
13th Edition