This bright, engaging title provides a thorough and integrated review of comparative-historical methods.
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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 & 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.