Advantages

• Accessible and clear explanation of the scientific approach, laying the groundwork for a good understanding of the nature of political science.
• Meaningful historical and contemporary political examples while also weaving in a strong theoretical background.
• Part I covers theories, Part II covers the application of the theories.
• Hypothesis Exercises included.
• Maps for each country throughout helps students with geography.
• Web sites in each chapter and the Comparative Government Super Site at www.mhhe.com/comparative