Strategies for Comparative Research in Political Science

The study of politics is concerned with the description and analysis of the manner in which power is obtained, exercised and controlled, the purpose of which it is used, the manner in which decision are made and the context in which those decisions take place. Comparative Politics has, therefore become a field of growing importance in all the countries. This book provides an accessible introduction to comparative methodology contributed by prominent experts in the field. The book explores the importance of comparative politics, discusses different comparative methods, investigates the big issues of today and looks forward to the key challenges for comparative politics over the next century.

Print ISBN: 9781682506806| $ 150 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Social Science

Editor: William Skarstein