AP Comparative Government and Politics: A Study Guide

This book is awesome. Even my comparative government teacher uses it and I feel it gives you just the right information you need in order to pass the exam. I really recommend it. :]

I was in an AP Comparative Government course and the textbook we used was awful: wordy, dull, and oddly organized. Ethel Woods's review book was a life-saver - I didn't have to read my textbook at all. The writing is clear and concise, and actually fun to read. The structure of each chapter makes the material easier to study. The chapters contain all the information needed to do well in the course, but are not too long. Each chapter is also followed by a practice exam of multiple choice questions modelled after those of the AP Comparative Exam. The book also has two sample tests at the end, again based on the format of the AP Exam. I highly recommend this book.

I decided to take the AP Comparative Government exam at the last minute. I ordered this book and took notes on the introduction and read through the rest. I wasn't sure I'd done enough, but I just got my score back: I got a five. This book prepares you for everything on the exam and is an excellent self-study resource. If you have a little extra time, buy this book and take the exam. Might as well get some extra college credit!

I decided to take the AP Comparative test as I as already in the US Gov/Politics course. After wallowing through the year without really reading my independent study book for the course, I realized about two weeks from the test date that I would essentially be guaranteeing myself a 3 or lower without any actual knowledge of the country cases and whatnot. Ordered this book and read it in less than 5 days. Took the test and received a 5. The book is nicely divided into overviews and then country cases. The test questions at the end of the section closely imitates that which actually appear on the AP test. While examples are provided in the text in regards to situations with the countries, it is always encouraged that you note recent events, as AP graders will take those into account when grading your test, even if it's past the normal curriculum that is expected to be known. The fact that this was able to replace a textbook in clarity and knowledge surprised me. If you want a concise look at comparative government with unparalleled attention to detail, look no further.

Lots of textbook and study guide on US but only a few books can be found on Comparative!! Among very few, this one is the best at least so far.