Issues And Methods In Comparative Politics: An Introduction

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Building on the strengths of the second 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. New to this edition: features explanation of regression analysis with accompanied briefing boxes new discussion of the assumptions, research design, and the use of statistics characteristic of many-country comparisons single and multi-country studies - how to compare countries and address problems of comparison, especially the principles for selecting countries new chapter on the intersection between international relations and comparative politics all chapters have been updated with new publications and research output relevant to the discussion. Balancing reader friendly features with high quality analysis makes this popular academic text essential reading for everyone interested comparative politics and research methods.

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Com Politics-00-c.qxd 15/2/08 15:40 Page i Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics Building on the strengths of the second edition, this highly regarded textbook continues to provide the best introduction to the strategies of comparative research in political science. Divided in 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. The book is thoroughly revised throughout with extensive new material on quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, principles for selecting and comparing a small number of countries, and the value of single-country studies for the development of empirical theories of politics. New to this edition: • • • • • • Features explanation of regression analysis with accompanied briefing boxes. New discussion of the assumptions, research design, and the use of statistics characteristic of many-country comparisons. Single and multi-country studies – how to compare countries and address problems of comparison, especially the principles for selecting countries. New chapter on the intersection between international relations and comparative politics. Greater attention to the role of theory in comparative politics. All chapters have been updated with new publications and research output relevant to the discussion. Balancing reader-friendly features with high quality analysis makes this popular academic text essential reading for everyone interested in comparative politics and research methods. Dr Todd Landman is Reader in the Department of Government at the University of Essex. He is author of Studying Human Rights (Routledge 2006), Protecting Human Rights (2005), and co-author of Governing Latin America (2003) and Citizenship Rights and Social Movements (1997). Com Politics-00-c.qxd 15/2/08 15:40 Page ii Com Politics-00-c.qxd 15/2/08 15:40 Page iii Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction ■ Third Edition Todd Landman Com Politics-00-c.qxd 15/2/08 15:40 Page iv First published 2000 Second edition, 2003 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2008. “To purchase your own copy
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