Method and Substance in Macrocomparative Analysis (ECPR Research Methods)

Kenworthy, L.

ISBN 10: 0230202578 / ISBN 13: 9780230202573

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2008

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Macrocomparative researchers use a variety of methodological approaches. This book features analyses of a single substantive topic, comparative employment performance in affluent countries, using three of the most common macrocomparative techniques: pooled cross-section time-series regression, qualitative comparative analysis, and small-N analysis. Editor(s): Kenworthy, Lane; Hicks, Professor Alexander. Series: ECPR Research Methods. Num Pages: 340 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 673. . 2008. 2008th Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Method and Substance in Macrocomparative Analysis (ECPR Research Methods)
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230202578
• ISBN 13: 9780230202573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Macrocomparative researchers use a variety of methodological approaches. This book features analyses of a single substantive topic, comparative employment performance in affluent countries, using three of the most common macrocomparative techniques: pooled cross-section time-series regression, qualitative comparative analysis, and small-N analysis.

About the Author

LANE KENWORTHY is Professor of Sociology and Political Science at the University of Arizona, USA. He studies the causes and consequences of poverty, inequality, mobility, employment, economic growth, and social policy in affluent countries. His books include Jobs with Equality (2008), Egalitarian Capitalism (2004), and In Search of National Economic Success (1995).
ALEXANDER HICKS is Winship Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology, Emory University, USA. Author or co-editor of books including Social Democracy and Welfare Capitalism and first author of papers in leading sociology and political science journals, he twice served as editorial board member for the American Sociological Review and was inaugural co-editor of the Socio-Economic Review.