This derivative of the innovativeIntroduction to Comparative Politicsincludes the same organizing framework, themes, and features, but focuses on developing nations. Country studies include China, India, Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, and Iran. New!Streamlined chapters and updated descriptions of political developments take into account major events and regime changes. New!An expanded Chapter One provides a more extensive survey of the many approaches to studying comparative politics as well as a richer discussion of democratic transitions. New!The country studies now include more focused coverage of the consequences of globalization on domestic politics.