POLI 220 : Political Science 220.docx
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The study and comparison of domestic politics across countries. How perceive the world how study politics. Cut up to nation-states; every political unit is a state in a way. Oct. 4th covered in class and required readings (midterm) 75% high quality and reflect knowledge of assigned readings. Chapter 1 introduction in essentials of comparative politics(1-19) The creation of knowledge based on generalizations about politics drawn from evidence. 9gabriel almond, 1998, a new handbook of political science) Evidence consist of logic, utilize to construct an argument. Study of domestic politics of all except one currently within. Cross-national comparison to identify/explain differences and similarities theory building and testing. Use as a means to an end (overall goal) Formal legal institutionalism (political journalism) 1st paradigm i. e. foreign policy sub committee study of formal institutions. 1950s/1960s (new paradigm and took the former"s place) Rise of totalitarianism, world wars/cold war (sense of threat, prevent encroachment)
