Handbook of Case Study Research in the Social Sciences

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'As a professor teaching a graduate course on case study research methodology, I look forward to incorporating Rule and John's Handbook of Case Study Research in the Social Sciences into my curriculum. I particularly appreciate the book's clear structure, focusing on the foundations and methodological dimensions of CSR, along with examples from various fields and disciplines. Chapter 5 by Rule and Chapter 6 by Spooner and Myres offer important insights into the relationship between CSR and theory, answering questions that frequently arise among my students. Although the chapters span many disciplines, my field of health services, systems, and policy remains unaddressed-a gap I encourage the editors to explore in future editions. Overall, a welcome addition to the CSR methodology literature!' -- Mark Dobrow, University of Toronto, Canada 'The Edward Elgar Handbook of Case Study Research in the Social Sciences edited by Peter Rule and Vaughn M. John showcases the high potential and flexibility of case study research. The emphasis on narrative, relationality, context, ethnography, and participatory research makes the Handbook highly relevant and significant for undertaking research on social problems relevant to our times, from decolonization to business ethics, counselling and beyond. The Handbook's breadth, evident in academic disciplines it spans and philosophical approaches it covers, is certain to ensure its relevance across time. The Edward Elgar Handbook of Case Study Research in the Social Sciences offers a fresh take on case study research while demonstrating the value of case study research for all social science disciplines.' -- Gabrielle Durepos, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada 'Case study research is ubiquitous in the field of adult and continuing education. The editors did a great service to the field through their book, Your Guide to Case Study Research (2011). This Handbook takes understandings of case study research to a new level by expanding and deepening engagement with case study research across disciplines and fields. This is a welcome addition to the literature and will, like their previous book, become an indispensable reference for case study researchers globally.' -- Shirley Walters, University of the Western Cape, South Africa