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Who were the founders of W. W. Norton & Company?
William Warder Norton and Mary D. Herter Norton
In which year was W. W. Norton & Company founded?
1923
What was the initial focus of W. W. Norton & Company's publishing program?
Lectures delivered at the People’s Institute
Who has control of W. W. Norton & Company today?
Its employees
What is the current status of W. W. Norton & Company's ownership?
Owned wholly by its employees
What is the nature of W. W. Norton & Company's publishing program today?
Trade, college, and professional titles published each year
What is the main focus of the book 'Essentials of Comparative Politics' by Patrick H. O'Neil?
Comparative government
According to the text, which concept serves as a guiding ideal in comparative politics?
Freedom and equality
What does the text define as the origins of political organization?
The rise of the modern state
In the context of political economy, what do markets and property constitute?
Public goods
Which political-economic system is associated with the concept of liberalism?
Liberalism
What is measured using the Human Development Index (HDI) as mentioned in the text?
Inequality and poverty
In the context of democratic regimes, what does 'the right to vote' primarily represent?
'The right to vote'
What are the major components of political economy, according to the text?
Markets and Property
What is the significance of the Human Development Index (HDI) as discussed in the text?
It measures human development based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
What is the current status of W. W. Norton & Company's ownership?
It is family-owned by the descendants of the original founders.
What do markets and property constitute in the context of political economy?
They are sources of power and mechanisms for perpetuating inequality.
Which political-economic system is associated with the concept of liberalism?
Capitalism
What does 'the right to vote' primarily represent in the context of democratic regimes?
It primarily represents citizens' participation in decision-making and governance.
Who were the founders of W. W. Norton & Company?
William Warder Norton Jr. and Mary Dows Herter Norton
What is the main focus of the book 'Essentials of Comparative Politics' by Patrick H. O'Neil?
Examining the political systems of various countries using a comparative approach
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