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Theories of Comparative Politics : The Search for a Paradigm Reconsidered, Second Edition by Ronald H. Chilcote (1994, Trade Paperback)

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Theories Of Comparative Politics by Ronald H. Chilcote. Title Theories Of Comparative Politics. Ronald H. Chilcote is professor of political science and economics at the University of California, Riverside.

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0813310172
ISBN-13
9780813310176
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1091566

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
440 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Theories of Comparative Politics : the Search for a Paradigm Reconsidered, Second Edition
Publication Year
1994
Subject
Comparative Politics, American Government / National
Type
Textbook
Author
Ronald H. Chilcote
Subject Area
Political Science
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
94-005751
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
320.3
Edition Description
Revised edition,New Edition
Table Of Content
Preface to the Second Edition -- Introduction -- Comparative Inquiry -- Ideology and Epistemology -- Ideology and Issues of Comparative Politics -- Politics and the Science of Politics in Comparative Inquiry -- Marx and Weber as Precursors -- Theoretical Directions -- Theories of System and State -- Theories of Political Culture: Individual and Movement in the Struggle for Collectivity and the New Person -- Theories of Development and Underdevelopment -- Theories of Class: From Pluralist Elite to Ruling Class and Mass -- Conclusion -- Political Economy and a Reconstitution of Comparative Politics and Political Science -- Appendix 1: Notes on Comparative Terminology -- The General Literature of Comparative Politics Since 1980
Synopsis
Extensively revised and updated, this classic text revisits the central problem of searching for mainstream and alternative paradigms to guide us in comparative political inquiry. Chilcote reminds us, Extensively revised and updated, this classic text revisits the central problem of searching for mainstream and alternative paradigms to guide us in comparative political inquiry. Building upon the first edition's comprehensive and systematic overview of frameworks, ideologies, and theories, the second edition highlights new directions and developments over the past decade, including the continuation of an ideological political science; methodological innovations such as rational-choice, historical, and postbehavioral approaches; new emphases on and links between political culture and participation; the recasting of modernization theory and the revitalization of class analysis; and a thoroughgoing post-Keynesian political economy point of view.The second edition continues the tradition of the first in updating what one reviewer commended as ?outstanding? excellent annotated bibliographies at the end of each chapter and the thorough survey of the general literature of comparative politics at the end of the book.' In addition, the new edition includes an appendix of definitions that facilitate clarity and understanding of political science terminology, important for students at every level from the introductory on up.In a post?Cold War world in which challenges to comparative inquiry abound'ethnic conflict, authoritarian repression, state building and disintegration, new industrialization and postindustrialization, security systems redefined'the search for new paradigms that Theories of Comparative Politics represents gains in importance daily., Extensively revised and updated, this classic text revisits the central problem of searching for mainstream and alternative paradigms to guide us in comparative political inquiry. Building upon the first edition's comprehensive and systematic overview of frameworks, ideologies, and theories, the second edition highlights new directions and developments over the past decade, including the continuation of an ideological political science; methodological innovations such as rational-choice, historical, and postbehavioral approaches; new emphases on and links between political culture and participation; the recasting of modernization theory and the revitalization of class analysis; and a thoroughgoing post-Keynesian political economy point of view.The second edition continues the tradition of the first in updating what one reviewer commended as "outstanding... excellent annotated bibliographies at the end of each chapter and the thorough survey of the general literature ofcomparative politics at the end of the book." In addition, the new edition includes an appendix of definitions that facilitate clarity and understanding of political science terminology, important for students at every level from the introductory on up.In a post-Cold War world in which challenges to comparative inquiry abound--ethnic conflict, authoritarian repression, state building and disintegration, new industrialization and postindustrialization, security systems redefined--the search for new paradigms that Theories of Comparative Politics represents gains in importance daily.
LC Classification Number
JF51.C44 1994