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Unit 1: Nature and Scope of Comparative Politics

1.5 Key-Words Notes

1. Adjudication : The final judgement in a legal proceeding, the act of pronouncing
judgment based on the evidence presented.
2. Political communication : It is a sub-field of communication and political science that is
concerned with how information spreads and influences politics.
3. Regim : It is a form of government, the set of rules, cultural or social
norms that regulate the operation of government and its
interactions with society.

1.6 Review Questions

1. What is politics? Discuss nature and scope of Comparative Politics.
2. Explain the development of Comparative Politics.
3. Distinguish between Comparative Politics and Comparative Government.
Answers: Self-Assessment
1. (i)(d) (ii)(d) (iii)(a) (iv)(b) (v)(a)
1.7 Further Readings

1. Almond, G.A. et., 2000: Comparative Politics: A World View, New York:
Harper/Collins.
2. Palekar, S.A., 2009: Comparative Politics and Government, New Delhi, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd.
3. Johari, J.C., 2006: New Comparative Government, New Delhi: Lotus Press

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