Designing Case Studies: Explanatory Approaches in Small-N Research

by Joachim Blatter, Markus Haverland

The authors explore three ways of conducting causal analysis in case studies. They draw on established practices as well as on recent innovations in case study methodology and integrate these insights into coherent approaches. They highlight the core features of each approach and provide advice on each step of the research process.

280 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2012

About the author

Joachim Blatter is Professor of Political Science at the University of Lucerne.