Chapters 1-7 present the latest political events, data, and political theory. Chapters 1, 3, and 7 provide more thorough discussion of globalization and its various elements and consequences. Chapter 8, "Politics in Britain" describes the new coalition government of Conservatives and Liberal Democrats under the Prime Ministership of David Cameron, and its new policy directions for Britain. Chapter 9, "Politics in France" discusses the policy innovations of President Nicolas Sarkozy and his rocky relationship with the public, as well as France''s changing role in Europe and the challenges of the recent financial crisis. Chapter 10, "Politics in Germany" discusses how the Merkel-led government has moved in a new conservative policy direction to deal with the economic problems resulting from the global recession. Chapter 11, "Politics in Japan" covers the election of 2009, which produced a new DJP majority and the apparent emergence of a two-party dominated system, followed by post-election scandals and a succession of Prime Ministers. Chapter 12, "Politics in Russia" covers the 2008 presidential election of President Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin''s transition to premier, and the new working relationship between them, as well as the further slide toward autocracy. · Chapter 13, "Politics in China" examines the country''s economic growth, international economic influence, and coming transition to a fifth generation of leaders and that transition''s implications for Communist Party control and policies.
Chapter 14, "Politics in Mexico," analyzes President Felipe Calderón''s struggles to deal with a growing drug trade and the challenges of improving Mexico''s economy in the midst of economic hard times. Chapter 15, "Politics in Brazil" illustrates the important policy innovations of President Lula and continuing economic growth in his second term and covers the election of his success and a new legislature. Chapter 16, "Politics in Iran" highlights how Ahmadinejad''s 2009 re-election as Iranian president increased turmoil in the nation with economic problems worsening, schisms within Iranian politics deepening, and international pressure against Iran''s nuclear program mounting. Chapter 17, "Politics in India" shows how India continues to face the challenges of deepening democracy, improving the economy as part of a global economic system, and dealing with problems in Kashmir and relations with Pakistan. Chapter 18, "Politics in Nigeria" provides expanded coverage of Nigeria''s longest period yet under elected civilian rule, chronicling the 2010 transition to Nigeria''s new president Goodluck Jonathan. Chapter 19, "Politics in the United States," gives a more extensive history of the evolution of civil rights in the United States, as well as the historic election of Barack Obama in 2008. The election was followed by the new administration''s efforts to deal with financial and economic crises while passing ambitious policy innovations such as health care. Each chapter features more example boxes and cross-national comparisons.
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