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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. The rst political scientist to write her dissertation on the politics of immigration at the institute of political science in paris could not nd an advisor who knew anything about the subject. As professor political science and international affairs. September 10 the statestate formationthe future of the state readings almond from pols 101 at rutgers university. 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. Sodaro, comparative politics a global introduction, 2nd edition. Compare textbook buyback prices from over 35 online companies with a single search. 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 trachtenberg award for excellence in teaching. Introduction to comparative politics political science. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Topics in comparative politics sodaro, ch 12 week 2 123, 25 analytical thinking sodaro. The comparative politics of immigration princeton university.
A global introduction, 3rd edition, by michael sodaro et al. Sodaro, comparative politics, a global introduction, 3rd ed. This work draws a comparative analysis of an international trend towards radical but peaceful political change and democratization in countries previously monopolized by singlepartydominant political systems be they authoritarian or even democratic. Part i surveys the core topics of comparative politics and equips students with the concepts and. Comparative politics is the study of patterns of national governments in the.
Michael joseph sodaro is the principal author and editor of comparative politics. Merely said, the michael sodaro comparative politics is universally compatible with any devices to read. You should use power point for the presentation and send me a copy of the file after your presentation. There are no makeup quizzes, if you miss a quiz, you forfeit 5% of your course grade. 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. Our book servers spans in multiple locations, allowing you to get the most less latency time to download any of our books like this one. Both publications are available at underground textbook exchange 664 state street across from starbucks.
Us and comparative course overview advanced placement government and politics class incorporates two college level courses. There are only two conditions under which a makeup will be administered. Comparative politics, chapter 11, webct robert putnam. 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 traditional way of introducing comparative politics to freshmen, which is through the. Readings almond chapter 5 pp 108 1 and 119 125 political. Rommel, ferdinand eds, political parties in the new europe. Which schools of political culture research can be distinguished and what do they stand for.
State power and world trade, 501750 studies in comparative early modern history cambridge university press james d. Week 2 ideologies and conceptions of power sodardo, chapters 4 and. Resolution of the general assembly, a res5081, march. In addition to other resources, i encourage you to use the. Introduction to comparative politics was one of these courses. For comparativists interested in social and political con ict, for example, socioeconomic class generally trumped. The course textbook, the essentials of comparative politics 2nd edition is available for purchase at the campus bookstore. Week 4 regimes and constitution james danzinger, understanding the political world, eighth edition, chapter 7. 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. This class aims to draw a deeper understanding of the historical, cultural, and political contexts that shape contemporary politics around the world. Comparative politics an introduction download ebook pdf.
This course, then, will introduce students to concepts, ideas, and theories in the field of comparative politics, and. 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. Major concepts and terms in comparative politics readings. September 10 the statestate formationthe future of the. The majority of undergraduates in introductory comparative politics courses do not plan to pursue graduate education in political science nor embark upon. Poli 475, winter 2012 social capital in comparative. Selling textbooks online pays you more than college bookstores. Professor sodaro is a specialist in the international relations of europe, with teaching interests in international relations and comparative politics. Provost professor of political science kenyon college. They should also understand the logic of comparative political analysis how political scientists. Jones, longman publishing group, 2011, 0205075940, 9780205075942. Students should understand why comparing political behavior and institutions matters. Midterm the midterm exam will test your knowledge of materials presented in lecture up to the eighth week of classes.
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. Introduction to comparative politics political science 240 section 1 spring 2009 m, w, f. Commanding heights week 3 political culture sodaro, chapter 12. Readings almond chapter 5 pp 108 1 and 119 125 political parties empty from 790 103 at rutgers university. Louis department of political science comparative politics l32 pol sci 102b. First week general introduction to comparative politics part i what is comparative politics. Some popular definitions of comparative politics are. The basic concept for the democracy ranking of the.
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