Southern europe, eastern europe, and comparative politics. Mccormicks comparative politics in transition, 7e, international edition takes a storybased approach to explain concepts and terms clearly. Comparative government and politics department of higher. Because the seventh edition is uptodate and accurate, you will gain a real understanding of international politics around the world, from africa to the middle east to latin america. They introduce students into substantive issues through the lenses of contrasting methods. Nature, scope and utility of comparative study of politics. Essential readings in comparative politics combines classic theoretical works, contemporary scholarship, and serious journalistic pieces for undergraduate comparative politics courses. Comparative politics in transition by john mccormick alibris. Political regimes and political change, and more on.
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