Introduction to comparative politics summer 2005 instructor. Traditionally the latter is concerned with domestic political actors, especially states. How democratic is the american constitution book summary. In his book, sodaro has critically explained the trend politics in several countries. Nov 8, 2012 politics in us, japan, philippines, and southeast asia. Phillips shively and michael sodaro, introduction to comparative politics, spring 2008 a customdesigned book. Pdf comparative government and politics an introduction. Introduction to comparative politics political science. Sodaro, comparative politics, a global introduction, 3rd ed.
Michael joseph sodaro is the principal author and editor of comparative politics. Both publications are available at underground textbook exchange 664 state street across from starbucks. The goal of this course is to acquaint you with the ideas and analytical tools necessary to understand the structures and processes of different types of political systems, as well as how political systems develop over time. A reading packet available for purchase at swems copy center, 2 nd floor, 116, readings marked with.
Highly recommended as a referencing and brief introduction on different political terms and political systems. To address the current issues in politics, sodaro has come up with a number of political approaches that can be used to understand the political ideologies of people sodaro 12. 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. 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 today s political. Principal purposes of studying comparative politics outlined by sodaro 2 help us see the relationship between politics and such fields as science and technology, the environment, public health, law, business, religion, ethnicity, and culture. Tracing connections between comparative politics and. Sodaro comparative politics first pp flashcards quizlet. Comparative politics an introduction download ebook pdf.
See more ideas about comparative politics, politics and southeast asia. These are some of the questions addressed by scholars working in the field of comparative politics. Part i surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and. Profiles that follow model their political institutions on the united states. Introduction to comparative politics psc 001 lectures. Office hours are one hour before and after each class, or by appointment. Theory and methodology 1 comparative politics introduction pdf. In most cases they elect the principal governing officials and hold them accountable for their actions.
A global introduction presents a uniquely comprehensive approach to the study of politics in a variety of countries. 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. Sodaro the george washington university with contributions by. Comparative politics is the study of patterns of national governments in the. Rita kiki edozie assistant professor, comparative politics and ir an introduction to comparative politics. The tripartite separation of powers familiar to americans with its system of checks and balances between the president, the congress and the supreme court. In this provocative book, one of our most eminent political scientists questions the extent to which the american constitution furthers democratic goals. Some popular definitions of comparative politics are. The following paper presents the basic concept for the democracy ranking of the quality of democracy and positions this approach in context of academic discourses about democracy and the quality of democracy.
Professor sodaro is a specialist in the international relations of europe, with teaching interests in international relations and comparative politics. Robert dahl reveals the constitutions potentially antidemocratic elements and explains why they are there, compares the american constitutional system to other democratic systems. Comparative government and politics an introduction 6th edition. This module 1 introduces basic concepts, theories and methodologies in political and policy studies, including political philosophy, international relations ir, comparative politics, political economy, area studies and public policy and 2 teaches how to employ the knowledge and analytical skills acquired from the course directly into practice.
It is a book you will not want to sell after you complete a course. Comparative politics a global introduction second edition michael j. 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. Key dimensions of democracy are freedom, equality and control. Comparative politics university of glasgow politics 1b. Comparative politics michael sodaro comparative politics this is likewise one of the factors by obtaining the soft documents of this michael sodaro comparative politics by online. The course examines basic concepts and major theories of comparative politics. Winner of the marshal shulman prize for his book, moscow, germany, and the west, from khrushchev to gorbachev, he also has been recognized with the universitys highest recognition for teaching, the oscar and shoshana. The basic concept for the democracy ranking of the quality. Globalisation, on the other hand, emphasises the variable significance of a variety of border.
Sodaro s comparative politics is an excellent book to have at all times. Comparative politics view online 402 items readings are listed as required readings, which are the essential and foundational readings for the lectures. Author sodaro, michael j subjects comparative government comparative government textbooks. Theories, histories, states, societies, cultures, and policies compared. By the end of the semester, you will be able to explain concepts such as democracy, authoritarianism, the welfare state, dependent development, and the comparative method. First week general introduction to comparative politics part i what is comparative politics. Qualityofdemocracy models commonly emphasize a democracy understanding.
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