The good society an introduction to comparative politics

Combining thematic and country approaches to show students what comparative politics is really about,The Good Societyorganizes itself around a key question-why are some countries better than others at improving their citizens’ lives? This brief survey offers a focused look at political institutions and uses in-depth country studies to compare how different institutional arrangements yield different political results. By concentrating on how politics affects citizens’ lives,The Good Societyoffers a uniquely relevant introduction to comparative politics that goes to the heart of the field and helps students develop a critical point-of-view.