This textbook on comparative politics, written by Professor Daniele Caramani of the University of Zurich, is an indispensable resource for students of political science. It offers an in-depth analysis based on an unmatched amount of empirical material and international insights.
Description
With unparalleled empirical material, this book provides a clear and up-to-date introduction to comparative politics. The sixth edition includes new chapters, including a focus on the nation-state and multicultural citizenship, direct democracy, and promoting and protecting democracy. In addition, it incorporates current topics such as the Covid-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and global political shifts. By integrating new chapters and contemporary examples, this creates a complete and current overview of political systems and processes.
The richly illustrated book encourages students to connect theoretical knowledge with empirical data and contributes to a deep understanding of political structures worldwide. Digital learning tools, such as interactive charts and multiple-choice questions, support independent and effective learning.
Product specifications
- Author: Daniele Caramani (Professor of Comparative Politics, University of Zurich)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 2023-04-27
- Number of pages: 624
- ISBN: 9780192846051
- Theme: Comparative politics
- BISAC: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics
About the author
Daniele Caramani is Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Zurich and author of several influential publications in the field. He is a co-founder of the Constituency-Level Data Archive (CLEA) and received the APSA 'Dataset Award' for it.