Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction

by Todd Landman, Edzia Carvalho

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. This thoroughly revised and updated edition contemporary case studies including the democratisation of technology and the Arab Spring;Detailed discussion of regression analysis and diffusion;More analysis of justice, inequality, and compliance;Reflection on new methods and treatments of contemporary comparative politics.Balancing reader friendly features with high quality analysis makes this popular academic text is essential reading for everyone interested in comparative politics and research methods.

Genres: Political Science, Nonfiction

372 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 23, 2000

Reviews

[Adrian Fanaca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book. I have learned which are the hottest research topics in political science: political violence, non-violence, human rights, we have learned about small n, large n, Mill's difference method, all kinds of useful stuff for a successful political scientist. I would teach this as one of the first topics in the advanced political science degress.

[Beatrice Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written introduction to the methodological techniques of Comparative Politics. Concise, excellent examples, and clear diction. Would recommend for Political Science students.