Comparative Politics and Political Government

Contents: Preface. 1. Evolution of Comparative Politics as a Discipline. 2. History of Political Science. 3. Political Philosophy. 4. Organs of Government. 5. Political culture. 6. Power authority and legitimacy. 7. Revolution theory and types. Bibliography. Index.

Political scientists study the allocation and transfer of power in decision-making, the roles and system of governance including governments and international organizations, political behavior and public policies. They measure the success of governance and specific by examining many factors including stability justice material wealth and peace. Some political scientists seek to advance positive these by analyzing politics. Others advance normative theses by making specific policy recommendations.

Politics is the process by which groups make decisions. Although the term is generally applied to behaviour within governments politics is observed in all human and many non human group interactions including corporate academic and religious institutions. In general politics can be considered the art of navigating through tensions among multiple is and the we to achieve collectively desired ends. (jacket)