Comparative Government and Politics

<p><b>What are the markers of authoritarian and democratic states - and all those that fall somewhere in-between? How do principles institutions and political processes differ from state to state? And what can we learn from political comparison on a global scale?</b> <p/><i>Comparative Government and Politics</i> offers a compelling and accessible introduction to the subject. This book will help you to understand the wide range of institutions and political cultures across the world including: the common essential elements and levers of a state how democratic and authoritarian regimes operate internally and on the global stage and the relationship between a population and a polity. An essential text for courses on Comparative Politics Comparative Government Introduction to Politics and Introduction to Political Science. <p/>This Thirteenth Edition includes: <br>- An increased focus on themes of democratic reversal and declining trust <br>- Coverage of contemporary topics with new and extended coverage of LGBTQ+ issues identity politics and populism<br>- New and updated country spotlights reflecting the changing state of democracy across the world<br>- An accessible design for students of all levels with maps diagrams and tables discussion questions and further reading suggestions<br>- A companion website with features to support continued learning: bloomsbury.pub/comparative-government-and-politics-13e</p>