Building on the strengths of the second edition, this highly regarded textbook continues to provide the best introduction to the strategies of comparative research in political science. Divided into three parts, the book begins by examining different methods, applying these methods to dominant issues in comparative politics using a wealth of topical examples from around the world, and then discusses the new challenges in the area. New to this Balancing reader friendly features with high quality analysis makes this popular academic text essential reading for everyone interested comparative politics and research methods.
Very good book. I have learned which are the hottest research topics in political science: political violence, non-violence, human rights, we have learned about small n, large n, Mill's difference method, all kinds of useful stuff for a successful political scientist. I would teach this as one of the first topics in the advanced political science degress.
Very well written introduction to the methodological techniques of Comparative Politics. Concise, excellent examples, and clear diction. Would recommend for Political Science students.