2nd Edition
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics An Introduction
By Todd Landman
Copyright 2003
316 Pages
by
Routledge
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Building on the strengths of the first edition, this accessible and user-friendly textbook explores the strategies of comparative research in political science. It begins by examining different methods, then highlights some of the big issues in comparative politics using a wealth of topical examples before discussing the new challenges in the area. Thoroughly revised throughout with the addition... Read more
Part 1. Why, How and Problems of Comparison Part 2. Comparing Comparisons Part 3. Comparative Methods and New Issues
Biography
Todd Landman is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Essex and Deputy Director of the Human Rights Centre.
'The success of the book arises from its focus on actual examples from comparative studies of nation-states. The range of empirical studies covered is, in fact, quite remarkable and includes a good many of the leading works in the field ... I would highly recommend the book for advanced undergraduate students.' - James Mahoney, Acta Politica (reviewing the first edition)
