<p>The general consensus around here is that Ethel wood’s study guise is the best way to study for the exam but that it has not been updated for the new version. What is the best way to prepare for this exam if one does not have the class?</p>
<p>What do you mean, the new version? I don’t think the AP curriculum for comparative govt is changing between 2008 and 2009, so Ethel Wood’s latest study guide should be fine.</p>
<p>If you want to buy a textbook, the one I used in class was KKJ’s [“Intro</a> to Comparative Politics”](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Comparative-Politics-Political-Challenges/dp/0618604472/ref=pd_sim_b_4]"Intro”>http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Comparative-Politics-Political-Challenges/dp/0618604472/ref=pd_sim_b_4). It has more case countries than you need, but includes great information on all the AP ones. I also had O’Neil’s [“Essentials</a> of Comparative Politics”](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Comparative-Politics-Second-Patrick/dp/0393928764/ref=pd_sim_b_3]"Essentials”>http://www.amazon.com/Essentials-Comparative-Politics-Second-Patrick/dp/0393928764/ref=pd_sim_b_3), which is really helpful for the theory of comparative politics (ideas of the nation, the state, political spectrum, the basics of types of governments, etc).</p>
<p>My class also used Kesselman and O’Neil. O’Neil is very helpful in explaining comparative theory and is even somewhat interesting to read. Kesselman, on the other hand, is very longwinded and boring. I think you would probably do fine just by reading Ethel Woods’ guide and skipping KKJ altogether, especially if you find yourself pressed for time. O’Neil, however, is a quicker read and you may find it very helpful.</p>
<p>The newest Ethel Wood’s one is sufficient. It got me the 5. =]</p>
<p>The newest Ethel Wood’s one is sufficient. It got me the 5. =]</p>
<p>The newest Ethel Wood’s one is sufficient. It got me the 5. =]</p>
<p>Thanks!! I guess I’ll go get the book…</p>