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Understanding Comparative Politics : (Record no. 47961)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9788131614228
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Original cataloging agency RCL
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Classification number 320.11 R28U
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Personal name Ratha, Keshab Chandra
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Title Understanding Comparative Politics :
Sub Title Then & Now
Statement of responsibility, etc / Keshab Chandra Ratha
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Place of publication New Delhi:
Name of publisher Rawat Publcation,
Year of publication 2025.
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Number of Pages xv, 327p. ; 23cm.
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Bibliography, etc Included Indexes.
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Formatted contents note PART I<br/> Understanding Comparative Politics<br/>Modern Approaches to the Study of Comparative Politics<br/><br/>PART II<br/> State Theory: Debates Over the Nature of the State<br/> Perspectives of the State<br/> Political Regimes: Democratic Regimes<br/> Political Regimes: Non-democratic/Authoritarian Regimes<br/> Globalization and its Impact on the Sovereignty of the State<br/><br/>PART III<br/>Constitution and Constitutionalism<br/><br/>PART IV<br/>Party and Electoral System<br/>Majoritarian Versus Proportional Representation Voting<br/> Consociationalism
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Summary, etc Understanding Comparative Politics: Then & Now is a unique text that critically evaluates contemporary and historical methodologies in comparative politics. Comparative politics has evolved from a state-centric, descriptive analysis to a more theoretically diverse, methodologically sophisticated, and globally oriented field, enriching our understanding of political phenomena in an interconnected world. The present academic endeavour is a succinct overview of various modern methodologies employed in the field of Comparative Politics, the evolving nature of Comparative Politics, debates over the nature of the state, perspectives of state, democratic and authoritarian regimes, globalization, and its impact on the sovereignty of state, analysis of constitution and constitutionalism, party and electoral systems and the concept of Consociationalism. It provides a comprehensive understanding of political trends, concepts, and exposure to politics across various nations thereby introducing students to key debates in the field. It examines how interests, identities, and institutions shape nation’s politics and offers a comprehensive understanding of complex global politics in an easy-to-follow style. The objective is not to establish a novel paradigm in comparative politics, but rather to provide direction for a developing analytical framework that investigates politics within diverse national, political, social, and cultural context. The book is an accessible resource for students and those interested in gaining core knowledge of political science in today’s changing global order.
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Language note English
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Topical Term Comparative Politics.
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Topical Term Constitution and Constitutionalism
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320.11 R28U 65705     03/18/2026 Books   Political Science Department Books   RCL RCL General Stacks 03/18/2026 1695.00

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