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The Good Society An Introduction to Comparative Politics

by: Draper, Alan; Ramsay, Ansil

The Good Society An Introduction to Comparative Politics

by: Draper, Alan; Ramsay, Ansil

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/23/2011
Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

Combining thematic and country approaches to show students what comparative politics is really about, The Good Societyorganizes itself around a key question#x13;why are some countries better than others at improving their citizens#x19; lives? #xA0; This brief survey offers a focused look at political institutions and uses in-depth country studies to compare how different institutional arrangements yield different political results. By concentrating on how politics affects citizens#x19; lives, The Good Societyoffers a uniquely relevant introduction to comparative politics that goes to the heart of the field and helps students develop a critical point-of-view.

Author Biography

Alan Draper is Professor of Government at St. Lawrence University.

Ansil Ramsay is Professor Emeritus of Government at St. Lawrence University.

Brief Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. Good Societies

Chapter 2. The State

Chapter 3. State and Society

Chapter 4. Political Culture

Chapter 5. Political Economy

Chapter 6. Authoritarianism

Chapter 7. Democracy

Chapter 8. Development and Underdevelopment

Chapter 9. Developed Countries and the Good Society

Chapter 10. Less Developed Countries and the Good Society

Chapter 11. Communism, Post-Communism, and the Good Society

Detailed Table of Contents:

Preface

CHAPTER 1. GOOD SOCIETIES

Introduction

The Logic and Practice of Comparative Political Analysis

Comparative Political Analysis: Does Gender Equality Help Girls Do Better in School?

Visions of the Good Society: Gross National Product and Gross National Happiness

In Brief: Criticisms of the GNP and GNH as Measures of the Good Society

Capabilities and the Quality of Life

Physical Well-being

The Good Society In Depth: Costa Rica - Doing More with Less

Informed Decision-making

Safety

Democracy

Some Caveats

In Brief: Operationalizing Concepts

Responding to Criticisms of the Capability Approach

Conclusion

CHAPTER 2. THE STATE

Introduction

Institutions and Power

The State

The Good Society In Depth: Somalia - The Weightlessness of Statelessness

The Origins of the State

Political Institutions

Federal and Unitary Systems

In Brief: Federal and Unitary Systems

The Legislature

The Executive

The Bureaucracy

In Brief: Bureaucracy

The Military

The Judiciary

Comparative Political Analysis: Does the Design of Political Institutions Make a Difference in People’s Lives?

Conclusion

CHAPTER 3. STATE AND SOCIETY

Introduction

Political Participation

Political Parties

In Brief: Strong and Weak Political Parties

The Good Society In Depth: Iraq - From Bullets to Ballots (and perhaps back again)

Interest Groups

In Brief: Pluralist and Corporatist Interest Groups

Social Movements

Patron-Client Relations

Weak and Strong States

Comparative Political Analysis: Why Do Some Political Institutions Work Better than Others?

Weak States, Strong States, and The Good Society

Physical Well-being

Informed Decision-making

Safety

Democracy

Conclusion

CHAPTER 4. POLITICAL CULTURE

Introduction

Culture and Political Culture

Three Approaches to the Study of Culture and Political Culture

The Social Character Approach

The Congruence Approach

The Social Capital Approach

In Brief: Social Character, Congruence, and Social Capital

Politics of Identity

Ethnicity

In Brief: Ethnicity and Race

The Good Society In Depth: Kenya - Ethnic Violence and Capabilities

Comparative Political Analysis: Is Ethnic Diversity a Root Cause of Civil Wars?

Nationalism

Religion

Political Culture, Identities, and The Good Society

Physical Well-being

Informed Decision-making

Safety

Democracy

Conclusion

CHAPTER 5. POLITICAL ECONOMY

Introduction

In Brief: Market Systems

States and Markets

The Advantages of Market Systems

The Dark Side of Markets

The Shifting Balance of States and Markets

The Good Society In Depth: India - From States to Markets

Globalization

Comparative Political Analysis: Does Globalization Help or Hurt Workers in the Developing World?

Forms of State Intervention

Fiscal Policy

Monetary Policy

Regulatory Policy

Nationalization

Markets and The Good Society

Physical Well-being

Informed Decision-making

Safety

Democracy

Conclusion

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