Comparative Politics: Domestic Responses to Global Challenges

Book Details

• Author: Charles Hauss

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 10th

• ISBN: 9789386858924

• Pages: 528

• Cover: Paperback

• Format: Import

About the Book
The tenth edition of Comparative Politics by Charles Hauss offers a balanced approach by combining theory with application, making complex political concepts accessible and engaging for students. The book takes an in-depth look at fourteen countries, framed within broader discussions on Industrialized Democracies, Current and Former Communist Regimes, and The Global South. The introduction establishes a comparative structure based on five key themes: conflict, democratization, economic liberalization, globalization, and challenges, which are then explored for each country.

This text encourages students to critically examine political systems across the world, honing their skills in comparison, synthesis, and interpretation by studying countries with similar economic statuses. With its unique structure, Comparative Politics provides students with a deeper understanding of political trends, key concepts, and the fascinating field of comparative politics.

Contents

1. Seeing with New Eyes

2. The Industrialized Democracies

3. The United States

4. The United Kingdom

5. France

6. Germany

7. The European Union

8. Current and Former Communist Regimes

9. Russia

10. China

11. The Global South

12. India

13. Iran

14. Nigeria

15. Mexico

16. Global Challenges and Domestic Responses

About the Author
Charles "Chip" Hauss is a noted author in the fields of conflict resolution, comparative politics, and international relations. He is also the editor of a book series on Peace and Security in the Twenty-First Century. Hauss holds a BA from Oberlin College and an MA and PhD from The University of Michigan. He has spent 17 years each teaching at Colby College, Reading University (UK), and George Mason University. He is passionate about nonviolent political and social change and has taught courses on comparative politics, international relations, and peace studies. Hauss currently serves as Government Liaison at the Alliance for Peacebuilding.