Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction - Softcover

Landman, Todd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415538300 ISBN 13: 9780415538305

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

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 New to this edition Additional contemporary case studies including the democratisation of technology the Arab Spring the UK 2011 riots Detailed discussion of regression analysis and diffusion More analysis of justice inequality and compliance Phronesis and comparative politics 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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About the Author

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).

Review

'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

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0415538300
• ISBN 13: 9780415538305
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 374
• Editor: Carvalho Edzia