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This accessible introduction to comparative politics offers a fresh, state-centered perspective on the fundamentals of political science.

The modern state is hugely important in our everyday lives. It takes nearly half our income in taxes. It registers our births, marriages and deaths. It educates

Despite the increasing globalization of many aspects of social, economic and political life, the state remains the fundamental element of contemporary governanc

Compelling and accessible, this Very Short Introduction challenges the perception of borders as passive lines on a map, revealing them instead to be integral fo