Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences

by Alexander L. George and Andrew Bennett

Book Overview

The use of case studies to build and test theories in political science and the other social sciences has increased in recent years. Many scholars have argued that the social sciences rely too heavily on quantitative research and formal models and have attempted to develop and refine rigorous methods for using case studies. This text presents a comprehensive analysis of research methods using case studies and examines the place of case studies in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B007YXR4YG
• ISBN13: 9780262572224
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher