This text provides an introduction to the study of comparative politics. Rich in case study material and global in coverage, it sets out the basic theoretical and methodological foundations for studying different political systems as well as the key structures and actors of whic…
This book provides a distinctive new introduction to the study of comparative politics at undergraduate level. Rich in case study material and global in coverage, Comparative Politics sets out the basic theoretical and methodological foundations for studying different political …
"This book provides a distinctive new introduction to the study of comparative politics at undergraduate level. Rich in case study material and global in coverage, Comparative Politics sets out the basic theoretical and methodological foundations for studying different political…
This text provides an introduction to the study of comparative politics. Rich in case study material and global in coverage, it sets out the basic theoretical and methodological foundations for studying different political systems as well as the key structures and actors of whic…
Mapping policy preferences from texts 3: statistical solutions for manifesto analysts
by McDonald, Michael D., Meyer, Thomas, Klingemann, Hans-Dieter, Bara, Judith, Volkens, Andrea, Budge, Ian, Best, Robin E., Franzmann, Simon, Lacewell, Onawa P., Lehmann, Pola, Merz, Nicolas, Regel, Sven, Schultze, Henrike, Werner, Annika
Policy targets and political preferences are summarised in documents such as party manifestos. This book describes how these can be analysed quantititavely, by counting sentences devoted to each policy area. The numbers form policy indicators which can be related to government a…