Pdf comparative government and politics an introduction. Comparative politics is premised on the idea that you can compare apples and oranges. Introduction to comparative politics the most interesting way to study politics is to use a comparative approach. Professor sodaro is a specialist in the international relations of europe, with teaching interests in international relations and comparative politics. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Retaining a focus on the fields research schools, it now pays parallel attention to the pragmatics of causal research. Theories, histories, states, societies, cultures, and policies compared. Many textbooks on comparative politics provide a clear, seemingly simple answer to the question, what is comparative politics. Winner of the marshal shulman prize for his book, moscow, germany, and the west, from. Michael sodaro elliott school of international affairs. Sodaro, michael j subjects comparative government comparative government textbooks. This article is a revised version of a paper presented to the round table conference on comparative politics of the international political science association, held in turin, italy, september 1014, 1969. Buy comparative politics 3rd edition 9780073526317 by michael j.
Critical thinking about politics as a general rule, political science asks two kinds of questions. This book presents a uniquely comprehensive approach to the study of politics in a variety of countries. This course, then, will introduce students to concepts, ideas, and theories in the field of comparative politics, and their application and practice in the real world. Part i surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and analytical methods they need to understand the. A reading packet available for purchase at swems copy center, 2 nd floor, 116, readings marked with. With more than 2,200 courses available, ocw is delivering on the promise of open sharing of knowledge. Comparing both entire political systems and specific units within political systems helps us understand what we are looking at in each one.
Sodaro s textbook is a fine introduction to the field of comparative politics. Office hours are one hour before and after each class, or by appointment. Both publications are available at underground textbook exchange 664 state street across from starbucks. Orvis 2009, and short country examples danziger 2009. Highly recommended as a referencing and brief introduction on different political terms and political systems. Michael joseph sodaro is the principal author and editor of comparative politics. The course examines basic concepts and major theories of comparative politics.
In 1976, peter merkl observed that the field of comparative politics had been woefully deficient with respect to the study of women. It is a book you will not want to sell after you complete a course. It contains many historical moments which shaped politics onwards. 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. The course is specifically dedicated to enable the students to understand politics and policies of any particular european country in a comparative way. Symons hall, room 3112 course description this course presents an introduction to the study of comparative politics. 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. Michael sodaro elliott school of international affairs the george. Policy orientations, leadership styles, and other attributes of political elites are vital components of comparative politics pg 7globalization, economic public policy, and economies are affected by the decisions made by the political elite pg 17.
Comparative politics sodaro 10 flashcards quizlet. Sodaro, comparative politics, a global introduction, 3rd ed. Dancygier, immigration and con ict in europe,newyork,cambridge university press, 2010. Part i surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and analytical methods they need to. Marc morje howard, the politics of citizenship in europe,newyork,cambridge university press, 2009. Comparative politics is also concerned with the norms, basic beliefs and values underlying political activity. Introduction to comparative politics summer 2005 instructor. Comparative politics is the study of patterns of national governments in the contemporary world.
To achieve this, he has explained the types of governments that different countries have, their status of democracy, social status and their economic stability. Comparative government and politics an introduction 6th edition. Major concepts and terms in comparative politics readings. 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. Comparative politics and the comparative method american. Principal purposes of studying comparative politics. We will write a custom essay sample on sodaro, michael. The traditional way of introducing comparative politics to freshm through. Introduction to comparative politics political science. More than 40 years later, the study of women, and more broadly gender, in comparative politics has flourished, becoming an important area of research. Comparative politics is the study of patterns of national governments in the.
The field of comparative politics involves the systematic and comparative study of nations and their political systems. For example, to understand the causes of a specific revolution, it is. Comparative political systems university of calicut. Pdf comparative government and politics an introduction 6th.
Departmentscentresspsprofilesschmitterpcsnatureandfu. There are no makeup quizzes, if you miss a quiz, you forfeit 5% of your course grade. 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. Comparative politics of southeast asia request pdf. Part i surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and. Sodaro 2007, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay.
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Rationality, culture, and structure is a revised second edition of the volume that guided students and scholars through the intellectual demands of comparative politics. Look at table of contents and indexes of the required text for additional material. By combining political science theory with actual case studies, the book imparts specific knowledge of various systems and problems of governance while familiarizing the reader with the lingo and major concepts of comparative politics. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
An overview of the field and the course syllabus 18 oneil, chapter 1 jan 17. The majority of undergraduates in introductory comparative politics courses do not plan to pursue graduate education in political science nor embark upon. Sodaro, 9780697308092, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Introduction to comparative politics 2 ebook download. Introduction to comparative politics 2 ebook download free. The comparative politics of immigration princeton university. Worldcat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. There are only two conditions under which a makeup will be administered. 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.