The Good Society An Introduction to Comparative Politics

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Examine the Elements of a “Good Society”

The Good Society: An Introduction to Comparative Politics takes a comprehensive look at the question: Why are some governments better than others? Exploring issues related to why certain political institutions provide a better quality of life for their citizens, readers can learn not only how different political systems work, but how they can work better. Redefining the common case-study and thematic approaches used in other courses on the subject, The Good Society approaches comparative politics in a relevant and meaningful way that helps readers understand the way different governments function.

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Alan Draper is Professor of Government at St. Lawrence University.

Ansil Ramsay is Professor Emeritus of Government at St. Lawrence University.

1. Comparative Politics and the Good Society
2. The State
3. State and Society
4. Political Culture and Identity
5. Political Economy
6. Authoritarianism
7. Democracy
8. Economic and Human Development
9. Developed Countries and the Good Society
10. Less-Developed Countries and the Good Society
11. Communism, Post-communism, and the Good Society