Comparative Government and Politics: Everything you always wanted to know about..., Paperback

Why different countries have different forms of government and political institutions? Why some countries exist as democracies and others are authoritarian regimes? Why are some revolutions successful and others fail? This clearly explained text is a perfect guide for anyone who wants to be knowledgeable about political systems and regimes that affect the lives of people around the world. It elucidates the complexity of various political structures and provides readers with the information necessary to compare governments across the globe.
This book was designed for those who want to develop a better understanding of political cultures, structures, and governmental functions, as well as the relationships between the governments and the governed. The content is focused on a thematic approach and introduces readers to the key concepts, structures and arguments using the examples of six representative countries: Great Britain, China, Mexico, Russia, Iran, and Nigeria.
You will learn about major events that shaped how these governments function, the different institutions of government and political cultures that exist around the world, how branches of governments interact with each other and the governed, and how these institutions may be affected by the input from the populace. Created by highly qualified political science teachers, scholars, and researchers, this book educates and empowers both the average and the highly informed reader, helping them develop and increase their understanding of world politics.

• Dimensions: 254 x 178
• Author: Sterling Education
• Cover type: Paperback
• Publishing Year: 2018
• Publishing Month: 12
• Pages: 330
• Language: English
• Publisher: Sterling Test Prep
• Weight: 572 g