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Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction de Todd Landman

Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction

Autor Todd Landman, Edzia Carvalho
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 9 dec 2016
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.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780415538299
ISBN-10: 0415538297
Pagini: 372
Ilustrații: 38 b/w images, 38 tables and 38 line drawings
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 34 mm
Greutate: 0.79 kg
Ediția:Revizuită
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom

Public țintă

Postgraduate and Undergraduate

Cuprins

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

Notă biografică

Todd Landman is Professor of Political Science and Pro Vice Chancellor of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham, UK. He has published Democracy and Human Rights (2013), Studying Human Rights (Routledge 2006), Protecting Human Rights (2005), co-authored Measuring Human Rights (Routledge 2009), and edited Human Rights (Volumes I-IV) (2009) and Sage Handbook of Comparative Politics (2009).
Edzia Carvalho is Lecturer in Politics in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Dundee, UK. She is co-author of Measuring Human Rights (Routledge 2009).

Recenzii

'This book fills a longstanding gap in the literature for a clear and concise primer on the purpose and methods of comparative politics. It is also an excellent starting point for scholars and students alike who wish to come to grips with the most important arguments, findings and methodological challenges in the study of democracy and human rights. Required reading for budding comparativists, it should also serve as a benchmark which seasoned scholars should regularly revisit.' - Robert Mattes, University of Strathclyde, UK.
'I have relied on this book for years to teach my masters students how to think through their methods choices. It provides a much-needed neutral overview of the trade-offs between Large-N and Small-N methods, presenting these options as the "methodological universe of the field" of comparative politics. The book presents complex material in a clear way – and is useful both in teaching and in my own research.' - Sherrill Stroschein, University College London, UK
'Todd Landman and Edzia Carvalho have written a genuine multi-method textbook. They introduce students into substantive issues through the lenses of contrasting methods. Pluralistic and reflexive, well-structured, thoughtful, and up-to-date, Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics nicely fulfils its didactic promise. Students will encounter a most stimulating guide to the contemporary study of politics.' - Andreas Schedler, CIDE, Mexico City

Descriere

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.