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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.
Editions of Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics
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- ISBN 9781317533795
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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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What is Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology > Social research and statistics
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics?
Edzia Carvalho, Todd Landman
Who is the Publisher of the book Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics?
Taylor and Francis
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Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317533795) and pdf(ISBN 9781317533801)