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The definitional problems related to imperialism, imperialist, & imperialistic, & the rich conceptualization of problematics, stimulated a wide range of comparative approaches to the study of European imperial systems in the late-nineteenth & early-twentieth centuries. Most notable among these are studies not only from GB, but from the US, the German Historical Instit, & the Leiden (Netherlands) Centre for the History of European Expansion. The latter group has published a number of books on imperialism -- more recently, on imperialism & environmental concerns. Insights derived from anthropology & poststructuralist theory color these efforts. M. Pflum

"With its methodological positivist approach and comparative perspective, this book will be an invaluable reference tool for students and researchers studying democracy, democratic theory and democratization, comparative politics, political science or public policy and administration."--Jacket

What is democracy? Under what conditions does it thrive? What are the consequences of democracy?This book aims to answer these questions and more by exploring different varieties of democracies around the world. It starts with definitions of democracy and then divides the concept into three dimensions, which provide a framework for the study of democracy in all its forms. These dimensions form the three main sections of the book:*constitutional democracy which explores political rights*participatory democracy which focuses on participation of citizens*egalitarian democr

Caste, class and slavery : the taxonomic problem / Edmund Leach -- Characterization of caste and class systems discussion social class -- Caste : a phenomenon of social structure or an aspect of Indian culture? / Louis Dumont -- Place of comparison in the study of caste systems discussion -- Stratification, pluralism and interaction : a comparative analysis of caste / Gerald D. Berreman -- Analogues and homologues of caste systems discussion cross-cultural aspects -- Caste in India : its essential pattern of socio-cultural integration / Surajit Sinha -- The historical approach to caste discussion -- The pariah caste in Japan : history and present self-image / Hiroshi Wagatsuma -- Pariah castes compared -- Slavery in classical antiquity / Keith Hopkins -- Classical and American slavery compared / Slavery and its aftermath in the Western Hemisphere / Stanley M. Elkins -- Attitudes to slavery in the New World -- Racism in Europe / L. Poliakov -- Positive functions of minority groups -- The myth of the demonic conspiracy of Jews in medieval and modern Europe / Norman Cohn -- Stereotyped images of despised groups -- Caste and race in the psychodynamics of acculturation / P.H.M. Raveau -- Symbolic expression of racial tension -- Psychology of purity and pollution as related to social self-identity and caste / George De Vos -- Status anxiety and "guilt" in caste and modern societies -- A comparative approach to caste and race.

The relationship between policy outcomes & political action within representative democratic governments is studied. It is contended that comparative political approaches to studying democracies have failed to adequately acknowledge the connection between political action & democratic institutions & how this relationship ultimately impacts government performance. In addition, it is argued that political agreement & societal contention are actually interrelated, especially in democratic governments. Consequently, it is stressed that the connection between politics & policy making must be closely examined to settle the problem of achieving political consensus within a pluralistic society. It is asserted that institutions should be perceived as mechanisms through which political action is connected to policy outcomes over certain spaces & periods of time. A framework for better understanding the multifaceted connection between political action, institutions, & policy making is also presented. The need to view democracy as a dynamic, not static, political system is articulated. 1 Figure. J. W. Parker

In this revised edition of the widely used and comprehensive overview of political/economic thought, political theory, sociology, and philosophy are integrated with economic analysis. Clark offers an introduction to the method and history of political economy, along with comparative studies of classical liberalism, radicalism, conservatism, and modern liberalism. Various issues such as the role of government, inflation and unemployment, poverty and inequality, and education, culture, and gender, are given a comparative analysis from the perspectives of the four major economic ideologies, and c

▪ Abstract  Cross-cultural comparative approaches have been used widely in archaeological research, yet to date none seem to have achieved their full potential. Synchronic cross-cultural comparisons have provided a number of material correlates of behavior, as well as a few causal and noncausal associations that allow behavior to be inferred from material remains. However, large areas of material culture, such as ceramics and lithics, have not yet been subject to extensive comparative analysis, and thus large areas of archaeological research that might be aided by synchronic comparative findings have been left unassisted. Diachronic cross-cultural comparisons have been used extensively to chart and analyze cultural evolution. However, these comparisons are typically based on grab-bag samples and only rarely employ statistics to aid in the discovery or testing of evolutionary patterns. New research tools providing a statistically valid sampling universe and information resources for coding archaeological data are being developed to facilitate cross-cultural comparisons.

From misleading news articles around elections in Brazil and the United States to mob lynchings fueled by false social media messages in India to made-up stories about COVID-19 vaccination, a deluge of disinformation and misinformation is affecting various aspects of citizens' lives around the world. Although there is an increasing number of research papers dealing with disinformation or misinformation, a majority of these have focused on the United States. This Special Section on comparative approaches to mis/disinformation features conceptual and data-informed articles with international and global perspectives on the prevalence, impact, and diffusion of mis/disinformation in different countries. Articles selected for the Special Section provide new theoretical and empirical contributions to existing bodies of knowledge whether focusing on one country or offering comparative perspectives involving multiple countries. The articles, individually and collectively, offer important scholarly and policy implications for studying and combating mis/disinformation around the world.

Designed for classroom use, this book develops a framework for the comparative analysis of political ideologies and examines the most prominent political ideologies of modern time. This revised edition has been enlarged to include feminism and environmentalism.

"As a practitioner in the field for over thirty years, I have been exposed to endless 'planning' sessions that are prescriptive to the point of being oppressive. Thistext 'gives permission' to the practitioner to allow for emergence, uncertainty, and ambiguity in the planning process. Comparative Approaches to Program Planning provides a guide for the manager, administrator, executive director, strategic planner, and CEO to embrace multiple planning strategies and the understanding of each. This is extremely worthwhile in a dynamic environment and an ever- changing landscape and worldview."--P

The law-making process -- Legislation and the constitutional framework -- Codification -- Statutory interpretation -- Case law -- Law reform -- The method of deciding cases -- Judges -- Judicial reasoning -- Judicial style -- Case notes -- Legal education -- Selected fields of French law -- Administrative law -- Procedure -- The law of contract -- The law of tort -- Property law