Essential Readings in Comparative Politics (Second Edition) [Paperback]

Patrick H. O'Neil (Editor), Ronald Rogowski (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0393929507 | ISBN-13: 978-0393929508 | Publication Date: November 14, 2006 | Edition: Second Edition

This collection of readings provides an introduction to the classic works and contemporary ideas in comparative politics—and shows how they fit together into a larger understanding of the field.

From Weber’s conception of the state to Marx’s prescription for a Communist utopia, the text offers a foundation in the traditional literature on key political concepts. And just as important, readers will also find divergent, often opposing, recent perspectives on these topics.

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About the Author

Patrick H. O’Neil is Associate Professor of Politics and Government at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He has a Ph.D. in Political Science from Indiana University. Professor O’Neil’s teaching and research interests are in the areas of democratization, conflict and political violence, and the politics of risk and technology. His publications include the books Revolution From Within: The Hungarian Socialist Worker’s Party “Reform Circles” and the Collapse of Communism and Communicating Democracy: The Media and Political Transitions (editor).

Ronald Rogowski is the Dean of the International Institute and a professor of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of Rational Legitimacy (1974) and Commerce and Coalitions (1989) and currently holds a National Science Foundation award for work on economic consequences of electoral systems. He has served as a Vice-President and as Program Co-Chair of the American Political Science Association and was elected in 1994 as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 584 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Second Edition edition (November 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393929507
• ISBN-13: 978-0393929508
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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Text doesn't seem focused enough at times, but all in all it is a good comparison of philosophical views of governing.

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Just what I expected for my Comparative Politics course. Has some great readings. Not perfect in terms of what they selected but I think it's the best that has been done so far. Shipping and everything was as expected. Highly recommend.