This course is designed to provide students with the conceptual tools necessary to develop an
understanding of some of the world’s diverse political structures and
practices. We will examine five countries in detail: Great Britain, France, China,
Russia/the former Soviet Union and Mexico. These countries
are taught because they provide a foundation for developing paradigms of
different types of political systems, as well as understanding the implications
of different levels of economic development. We will rely on instructor assigned
materials, and the following textbooks: Hauss, Charles. Comparative Politics: Domestic Responses to Global Challenges. 3rd edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning, 2000.
Soe, Christian, ed. Annual Editions: Comparative Politics. 1999/2000. 17th edition.
Guilford, CT: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill, 1999.
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