Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction

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 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.Landman, Todd is the author of 'Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction', published 2008 under ISBN 9780415412360 and ISBN 0415412366.