Comparative-Historical Methods
Author | : Matthew Lange |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 210 |
Release | : 2012-11-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781446291283 |
ISBN-13 | : 1446291286 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This bright, engaging title provides a thorough and integrated review of comparative-historical methods. It sets out an intellectual history of comparative-historical analysis and presents the main methodological techniques employed by researchers, including: - comparative-historical analysis, - case-based methods, - comparative methods - data, case selection and theory. Matthew Lange has written a fresh, easy to follow introduction which showcases classic analyses, offers clear methodological examples and describes major methodological debates. It is a comprehensive, grounded book which understands the learning and research needs of students and researchers.