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The three lenses

The three lenses

Comparison chart of realism, liberalism and anarchical society showing key ideas and example issues Comparative theories are lenses for interpreting the same events in global politics. All three start from international anarchy, meaning there is no overarching authority above states, not that the world is total chaos.

Comparative theories Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Politics
  3. /Comparative theories

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel A Level Politics Comparative theories for A Level Politics. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Component 1, Component 2 and Component 3 format. Start with UK politics and political participation before moving on to the more abstract political ideologies and comparative/international content, which carry the heaviest evaluative demand.

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