Comparative Politics
Theory and Methods
Published on 28. September 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-333-66019-5 (ISBN)
Description
Comparison is essential for the development of generalizations about politics and government. This book examines the issues involved in the attempts to compare political systems, and discusses how the methods and results of comparative politics can be improved. Ranging over a wide range of approaches to comparative research and presenting an array of case examples to illustrate his argument, Guy Peters provides both an accessible introduction to comparative methodology and a balance sheet of results and prospects.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
348 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-66019-5 (9780333660195)
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Person
B GUY PETERS is Maurice Falk Professor of Government, University of Pittsburgh
Content
Preface The Importance of Comparison The Logic of Comparison The Number of Cases Measurement and Bias The Role of Theory The Case Study Building on Case Analysis Events Data and Change Over Time Statistical Analysis The Future of Comparative Politics