comparative government

Provides students with the perspective to understand the basis for various forms of government, including their own.

Communism grew out of the ideas of reformers in the nineteenth century. They wanted to change society to make conditions better for industrial workers.

In-depth information on major political theories and systems from all time periods. Each entry begins with a general overview of the system/theory followed by a discussion of the principal aspects of the theory, the theory's philosophy and an analysis of the historical context in which the theory was developed, including critical response.

Explains the world's political systems, describing types of government, structures of government, and functions of government.

Examines the various forms of government that have developed around the world, with a special focus on the rise of democracy.

"Join Lin and Julie in the middle of an airport, as they wonder aloud how America can ever be a democracy when citizens seem to disagree about everything. With them, we are whisked through political history, and journey through different systems of power, including monarchy, theocracy, dictatorship and oligarchy. Beka Feathers and Ally Shwed shine a bright light on power, justice, and the promise of true democracy"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the shared objectives between these two political systems [anti-communist and liberal democracy], and explains how liberal democracy has over time lurched towards the same goals as communism, albeit without Soviet style brutalality"--Amazon.

This volume, covering entries from popular sovereignty to Zimbabwe, presents information about governmental institutions, historical figures, and political systems and analyzes the impact these institutions have on citizens' rights and responsibilities.

This volume, covering entries from Jamaica to political protests, presents information about governmental institutions, historical figures, and political systems and analyzes the impact these institutions have on citizens' rights and responsibilities.

This volume, covering entries from Dominica, an island in the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, to Italy, presents information about governmental institutions, historical figures, and political systems and analyzes the impact these institutions have on citizens' rights and responsibilities.