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The book is typically published in multiple editions (with the latest editions incorporating changes up to the 2010s and beyond). It is a voluminous text, often exceeding 600-700 pages. The structure is methodically divided into two major parts: and Comparative Governments .

| Option | Description | Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Check campus bookstores, online second-hand markets (e.g., AbeBooks, eBay, or local OLX groups). | Low to Medium | | Library access | Most college libraries and public lending libraries in India have multiple copies of Johari. | Free (with membership) | | Legal e-book | Purchase the e-book from Google Play Books, Amazon Kindle, or publisher’s app. | Medium (but cheaper than print) | | Previous edition | The 3rd or 4th edition (often very cheap) is 95% as useful for basic concepts. | Very Low | | Library genesis (not recommended) | Illegal; malware risk; unethical. | Free but illegal |

"Comparative Politics" by J.C. Johari is a seminal work in the field of political science. The PDF version of the book is widely available and offers a comprehensive analysis of comparative politics. The book's theoretical and conceptual clarity, combined with its comparative perspectives, make it an essential resource for students, researchers, and scholars of political science.