Handbook of Comparative Political Institutions
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Edited by Adrian Vatter, Full Professor of Political Science and Rahel Freiburghaus,Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Political Science, University of Bern, Switzerland<i>‘The study of politics is, to a large extent, the study of institutions. There is no better place to obtain an overview of this complex subject than the present volume, which includes contributions on a great variety of subjects from leading experts in each of the chosen topics presented in a clear and accessible prose.’</i>
- John Gerring, The University of Texas at Austin, US,
Highlighting the omnipresence of political institutions in today’s world, this Handbook covers both traditional and emerging institutions and traces the intricate relationships between them. Expert contributors analyse the design, functioning and transformation of political institutions, and identify their impacts on public policy, economic development and the quality of democracy. Adopting a holistic approach, they examine the foundations of the field alongside a carefully curated set of institutional case studies. The Handbook also outlines a forward-looking research agenda for the field, demonstrating how new theories and methodologies can be leveraged to further advance the comparative study of political institutions.
Providing an accessible overview of one of the founding pillars of political science, the Handbook of Comparative Political Institutions is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of international politics and public policy. It is also an important read for practitioners seeking to craft political systems that align with the demands and expectations of contemporary citizens.