This class aims to draw a deeper understanding of the historical, cultural, and political contexts that shape contemporary politics around the world. Some popular definitions of comparative politics are. A global introduction, 3rd edition, by michael sodaro et al. There are only two conditions under which a makeup will be administered. Jones, longman publishing group, 2011, 0205075940, 9780205075942. Major concepts and terms in comparative politics readings. Professor sodaro is a specialist in the international relations of europe, with teaching interests in international relations and comparative politics. Provost professor of political science kenyon college. As professor political science and international affairs at the george washington university he is a member of the institute for european, russian and eurasion studies at george washingtons elliott school of international affairs. By the end of the semester, you will be able to explain concepts such as democracy, authoritarianism, the welfare state, dependent development, and the comparative method. September 10 the statestate formationthe future of the state readings almond from pols 101 at rutgers university. Introduction to comparative politics page 7 globe, with a view to understand and describe the nature of politics and to build up a scientific theory of politics.
Freedom house documents publicly on its website the members of the. Commanding heights week 3 political culture sodaro, chapter 12. Michael joseph sodaro is the principal author and editor of comparative politics. Sodaro, comparative politics, a global introduction, 3rd ed. This course is designed to introduce major concepts and issues in the comparative study of politics and government. Resolution of the general assembly, a res5081, march. Selling textbooks online pays you more than college bookstores.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. For comparativists interested in social and political con ict, for example, socioeconomic class generally trumped. Click download or read online button to get comparative politics an introduction book now. He is a specialist in the international relations and domestic politics of europe and the former soviet union, with teaching interests in international relations and comparative politics. Readings almond chapter 5 pp 108 1 and 119 125 political parties empty from 790 103 at rutgers university. Comparative politics, chapter 11, webct robert putnam. You should use power point for the presentation and send me a copy of the file after your presentation.
Midterm the midterm exam will test your knowledge of materials presented in lecture up to the eighth week of classes. Poli 475, winter 2012 social capital in comparative. Merely said, the michael sodaro comparative politics is universally compatible with any devices to read. Introduction to comparative politics political science 240 section 1 spring 2009 m, w, f.
They should also understand the logic of comparative political analysis how political scientists. Our book servers spans in multiple locations, allowing you to get the most less latency time to download any of our books like this one. Us and comparative course overview advanced placement government and politics class incorporates two college level courses. The majority of undergraduates in introductory comparative politics courses do not plan to pursue graduate education in political science nor embark upon. September 10 the statestate formationthe future of the.
First week general introduction to comparative politics part i what is comparative politics. Sodaro, comparative politics a global introduction, 2nd edition. Phillips shively and michael sodaro, introduction to comparative politics, spring 2008 a customdesigned book. Introduction to comparative politics 2 ebook download. In addition to other resources, i encourage you to use the. Week 4 regimes and constitution james danzinger, understanding the political world, eighth edition, chapter 7. Topics in comparative politics sodaro, ch 12 week 2 123, 25 analytical thinking sodaro. Part i surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and analytical methods they need to understand the complexities of today s political world.
Students should understand why comparing political behavior and institutions matters. A policy approach is a unique text that integrates a comprehensive study of eight nations with critical policy issues facing those nations. State power and world trade, 501750 studies in comparative early modern history cambridge university press james d. Comparative politics is the study of patterns of national governments in the. As professor political science and international affairs. Winner of the marshal shulman prize for his book, moscow, germany, and the west, from khrushchev to gorbachev, he also has been recognized with the universitys highest recognition for teaching, the oscar and shoshana. There are no makeup quizzes, if you miss a quiz, you forfeit 5% of your course grade. Louis department of political science comparative politics l32 pol sci 102b. The basic concept for the democracy ranking of the. The rst political scientist to write her dissertation on the politics of immigration at the institute of political science in paris could not nd an advisor who knew anything about the subject. Which schools of political culture research can be distinguished and what do they stand for. Introduction to comparative politics political science. A reading packet available for purchase at swems copy center, 2 nd floor, 116, readings marked with. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Readings almond chapter 5 pp 108 1 and 119 125 political. This work draws a comparative analysis of an international trend towards radical but peaceful political change and democratization in countries previously monopolized by singlepartydominant political systems be they authoritarian or even democratic. A global introduction shows new students of world politics how the methods and concepts of comparative politics can lead them to ask critical questions to better understand the complex world around them. Week 2 ideologies and conceptions of power sodardo, chapters 4 and. Domesticforeign policy linkages, in michael sodaro and sharon wolchik eds. Both publications are available at underground textbook exchange 664 state street across from starbucks. Part i surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and. This module 1 introduces basic concepts, theories and methodologies in political and policy studies, including political philosophy, international relations ir, comparative politics, political economy, area studies and public policy and 2 teaches how to employ the knowledge and analytical skills acquired from the course directly into practice. The comparative politics of immigration princeton university. This course, then, will introduce students to concepts, ideas, and theories in the field of comparative politics, and.
Comparative politics an introduction download ebook pdf. Compare textbook buyback prices from over 35 online companies with a single search. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Part i surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and analytical methods they need to understand the complexities of todays political world. Rommel, ferdinand eds, political parties in the new europe. This quiet change was easily overlooked in the wake of the momentous international changes unleashed since 1989 by the postcold war. A global introduction presents a uniquely comprehensive approach to the study of politics in a variety of countries. Introduction to comparative politics was one of these courses.
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