This bright, engaging title provides a thorough and integrated review of comparative-historical methods. It sets out an intellectual history of comparative-historical analysis and presents the main methodological techniques employed by researchers, including:
– comparative-historical analysis,
– case-based methods,
– comparative methods
– data, case selection and theory.
Matthew Lange has written a fresh, easy to follow introduction which showcases classic analyses, offers clear methodological examples and describes major methodological debates. It is a comprehensive, grounded book which understands the learning and research needs of students and researchers.
Table des matières
Comparative-Historical Methods: An Introduction
An Intellectual History and Overview of Comparative-Historical Analysis
The Within-Case Methods in Comparative-Historical Analysis
Within-Case Methods and the Analysis of Temporality and Inter-Case Relations
The Comparative Methods of Comparative-Historical Analysis
Combining Comparative and Within-Case Methods for Comparative-Historical Analysis
Data, Case Selection and Theory in Comparative-Historical Analysis
Comparative-Historical Methods: Conclusion and Assessment
A propos de l’auteur
Matthew Lange is Associate Professor of Sociology at Mc Gill University.