STUDY OF
COMPARATIVE
GOVERNMENT
AND POLITICS
PRESENTED BY: NIÑO B. ALMADEN
BSED SOST 3C
THYNK UNLIMITED
Define what is government and politics
Learning Differentiate government and politics
Outcomes Understand the comparative government and
politics
Explain the study of comparative
government and politics and it's wide range
of topics
What is government?
A government is a system of order for a nation,
state, or another political unit. A government is
responsible for creating and enforcing the rules of
a society, defense, foreign affairs, the economy,
and public services.
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What is politics?
Politics is the social institution through which
power is acquired and exercised by certain
individuals or groups.
Comparative Government and Politics is
a subfield of political science that
involves the study of political systems,
governments, and political behavior
across different countries. This discipline
seeks to understand and analyze the
similarities and differences in political
structures, processes, and outcomes in
various nations.
Wide range of topics in
Comparative Government
and Politics:
Political Political Political Public Policy
Systems Institution Behavior
Wide range of topics in
Comparative Government
and Politics:
Political International
Culture Relations
"Comparative Politics: A Developmental Approach" by Gabriel A.
Almond and G. Bingham Powell Jr. - This classic book provides a
comprehensive introduction to comparative politics.
"Comparative Politics" by David J. Samuels and Ben Ansell - A
contemporary textbook offering insights into the field's core
concepts and methods.
"The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Politics" edited by Carles
References
Boix and Susan C. Stokes - A collection of essays by leading scholars
covering a wide range of topics in comparative politics.
"Political Science: An Introduction" by Michael G. Roskin, Robert L.
Cord, James A. Medeiros, and Walter S. Jones - A general political
science textbook that includes a section on comparative politics.
Academic Journals - To delve deeper into specific topics, consider
exploring journals like the "American Political Science Review,"
"Comparative Political Studies," and "World Politics."
Online Resources - Websites of institutions like the World Bank, the
United Nations, and the World Economic Forum often provide data
and reports useful for comparative analysis.
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