Political Science

The work you have in hand is a comprehensive and contemporary introductory book prepared for comparative politics and political science courses.

Political Science: A Comparative Introduction conveys the key concepts of political science, various approaches, and historical and current debates; It is a work that makes it possible to compare the foundations, structural features and modes of operation of political systems around the world. By thoroughly explaining the administrative bodies and different political cultures that both affect and are affected by political developments, the authors offer comprehensive analyzes of democratic regimes and authoritarian regimes. This study, which examines the phenomenon of politics from a comparative perspective, is a basic reference book for anyone who wants to understand today's global political climate, but especially for political science students.

An outstanding introductory book in every sense: comparative, thoroughly designed and easy to understand. Political Science: A Comparative Introduction brings together basic concepts and concrete topics with theoretical approaches and research strategies. This 9th edition of the book not only updates the previous edition, but also improves it.
-Rudy Andeweg, Leiden University, Netherlands-

Its tremendous breadth and depth make Political Science: A Comparative Introduction an indispensable resource for students and scholars of political science. With this latest edition, the book once again demonstrates its distinction as the best book in the field of comparative politics.
-David Farrell, Dublin University, Ireland-

An interesting introduction to basic concepts, controversial issues, approaches and techniques to understand our increasingly globalized and interconnected world. Easily readable and carefully chosen with its examples, this first-rate textbook provides a solid foundation for ongoing debates on comparative politics.
-Pippa Norris, Harvard University, USA-
(From the Promotional Bulletin)



Number of Pages: 448

Year of Printing: 2016


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Footnote

Number of Pages: 448

First Publication Year: 2016

Language: Turkish