POL SCI 51A Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Behaviorism, Equality Of Outcome, Authoritarianism
19 Oct 2016
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Comparative politics relies on a comparative method to construct and test hypotheses there are long-running debates over whether we can make comparative politics more scientific - better at explaining or predicting politics. One concept that will guide our study is political institutions: self-perpetuating patterns of activity valued for their own sake. Comparative politics - the study and comparison of domestic politics across countries. Looks at the politics inside countries, such as elections, political parties, revolutions, and judicial systems international relations - contrasted with comparative politics. Concentrates on relations between countries such as; foreign policy, war, trade, foreign aid. There are places where the both overlap. Analytical concepts - assumptions and theories that guide our research. Methods - ways to study and test those theories ideals - beliefs and values about preferred outcomes. Institutions: organizations or activities that are self-perpetuating and valued for their own sake.
