Issues and methods in comparative politics : an introduction

著者

• Landman, Todd
• Carvalho, Edzia

書誌事項

Issues and methods in comparative politics : an introduction

Todd Landman and Edzia Carvalho

Routledge, 2017

4th ed

• : hbk
• : pbk

注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. [310]-335) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Building on the strengths of the third edition, this highly regarded textbook continues to provide the best introduction to the strategies of comparative research in political science. Divided into three parts, the book begins by examining different methods, applying these methods to dominant issues in comparative politics using a wealth of topical examples from around the world, and then discusses the new challenges in the area. This thoroughly revised and updated edition features: Additional contemporary case studies including the democratisation of technology and the Arab Spring; Detailed discussion of regression analysis and diffusion; More analysis of justice, inequality, and compliance; Reflection on new methods and treatments of contemporary comparative politics. Balancing reader friendly features with high quality analysis makes this popular academic text is essential reading for everyone interested in comparative politics and research methods.

目次

Introduction PART I: WHY, HOW, AND PROBLEMS OF COMPARISON 1. Why Compare Countries? Reasons for comparison The science in political science Scientific terms and concepts Summary Further reading 2. How to Compare Countries Methods of comparison Comparing many countries Comparing few countries Single country studies as comparison Choosing countries and problems of comparison Summary Further reading 3. Comparing Many Countries Starting assumptions Measuring concepts Basic regression analysis Extending the basic regression model Limitations to global comparative analysis Summary Further reading 4. Comparing Few Countries Assumptions Case selection and research design Combining quantitative and qualitative comparison Limitations of few-country comparisons Summary Further reading 5. Single-Country Studies as Comparison Functions of single-country studies Raising observations in single-country studies Limitations of single-study studies Summary Further reading PART II: COMPARING COMPARISONS 6. Economic Development and Democracy The research problem Comparing many countries Comparing few countries Single-country studies Summary Further reading 7. Violent Political Dissent and Social Revolution The research problem Comparing many countries Comparing few countries Single-country studies Summary Further reading 8. Non-Violent Political Dissent and Social Movements The research problem Comparing many countries Comparing few countries Single-country studies Summary Further reading 9. Transitions to Democracy The research problem Comparing many countries Comparing few countries Single-country studies Summary Further reading 10. Institutional Design and Democratic Performance The research problem Comparing many countries Comparing few countries Single-country studies Summary Further reading 11. Human Rights The research problem Comparing many countries Comparing few countries Single-country studies Summary Further reading 12. International Relations and Comparative Politics Research problems Comparing many countries Comparing few countries Single-country studies Summary Further reading PART III: COMPARATIVE METHODS AND NEW ISSUES 13. Common Themes and Different Comparisons Methodological trade-offs Building theory Conclusion: drawing the lessons Further reading 14. New Challenges For Comparative Politics Full circle New methods Maintaining relevance Summary Further reading

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB23154310
• ISBN:
  • 9780415538299
  • 9780415538305
• LCCN: 2016028201
• 出版国コード: uk
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: London
• ページ数/冊数: xx, 354 p.
• 大きさ: 25-26 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : JF51
  • DC23 : 320.3
  • DC : 320.9
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Comparative government