Issues and methods in comparative politics : an introduction
Offers an introduction to the strategies of comparative research in political science. This book examines different methods, then highlights some of the big issues in comparative politics, using examples. It is suitable for those interested in comparative politics and research methods.
Print Book, English, ©2008
Routledge, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, ©2008
Educational tools (form)
xxi, 355 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
9780415412360, 9780415412377, 9780203929780, 0415412366, 0415412374, 0203929780
172521725
Why, how, and problems of comparison. Why compare countries?
How to compare countries
Comparing many countries
Comparing few countries
Single-country studies as comparison
Comparing comparisons. Economic development and democracy
Violent political dissent and social revolution
Non-violent political dissent and social movements
Transitions to democracy
Institutional design and democratic performance
Human rights
International relations and comparative politics
Comparative methods and new issues
Common themes and different comparisons
New challenges for comparative politics