Perseus Academic: Comparing Asian Politics by Sue Ellen M. Charlton

"This is a valuable resource for students studying Asian politics at the college level. It displays sensitivity to the influence of culture and history on contemporary politics, directs attention both to comparative analysis and the implications of globalization, and shows how the examination of Asian politics raises questions about Euro-American assumptions. Superb pictures, useful tables, and notes on books and films for further exploration enrich this well-written text."
—Jana Everett, University of Colorado Denver

"The great appeal of Comparing Asian Politics for an undergraduate classroom is its truly comparative approach. With an engaging style, Charlton emphasizes important regional themes through interwoven case studies of three important Asian countries. She emphasizes historical and cultural contexts in her analysis of contemporary political dynamics and dilemmas. Consequently, readers see linkages between regional and national phenomena and patterns across time—excellent training for the undergraduate students of politics."
—Kimberly Lanegran, Coe College

“For those of us tasked with teaching the introduction to Asian politics course, finding the right book is always a struggle. This third edition of Charlton’s Comparing Asian Politics is the answer… . Its focus on the big three, India, China and Japan, with both individual and comparative themes, is just right… . It is well written and up to date. I highly recommend it for any introduction to Asian politics course.”
—Ronald J. Hrebenar, University of Utah


Praise for Previous Editions:

"India, China, and Japan, three countries with three very different political systems representing over one third of the Earth's population, are brought together in one text that methodically and comparatively explores each state. Professor Charlton presents a historically based political and cultural analysis that is the essence of comparative politics."
— Dr. Kevin J. Cooney, Department of Political Science, Arizona State University

"By highlighting issues not typically raised in comparative politics texts, Charlton has provided us with a novel approach to Asian politics. Putting gender issues, environmental concerns, and ethnic divisions on center stage enables students to see ways in which Asian societies are maintaining their connection to the past while forging into the future. A singular and important new textbook for all who teach Asian and Pacific Rim courses."
—Jean C. Robinson, Indiana University