Comparative Methods In The Social Sciences
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Comparative Methods In The Social Sciences
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Author : Neil J. Smelser
language : en
Publisher: Quid Pro Books
Release Date : 2013-02-28
Comparative Methods In The Social Sciences written by Neil J. Smelser and has been published by Quid Pro Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-28 with Social Science categories.
Even after teaching generations of social scientists, Neil Smelser's classic book remains the most definitive statement of methodological issues for all comparative scholars and in political science, anthropology, sociology, economics and psychology. Such issues are timeless and therefore Smelser's lucid analysis remains timely and relevant. Smelser posits a methodological continuity between the comparative studies of past masters and the more recent flow of contemporary comparative work. To that end, he takes a pragmatic, critical look at the classic studies of Alexis de Tocqueville, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber. His analyses respect the historical specifics and contexts of their work, but at the same time raise general issues such as cross-unit comparability, empirical representation of theoretical concepts and measures, and historical causality. The book also deals with the ongoing flows of comparative study in the social sciences, which, while methodologically more self-conscious than past work, nevertheless face a common set of issues, including causation and classification. The book's unique clarity makes it particularly useful for working scholars as well as students fighting their way through the methodological thickets of comparative studies.
Approaches And Methodologies In The Social Sciences
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Author : Donatella Della Porta
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2008-08-28
Approaches And Methodologies In The Social Sciences written by Donatella Della Porta and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-28 with Social Science categories.
A revolutionary textbook introducing masters and doctoral students to the major research approaches and methodologies in the social sciences. Written by an outstanding set of scholars, and derived from successful course teaching, this volume will empower students to choose their own approach to research, to justify this approach, and to situate it within the discipline. It addresses questions of ontology, epistemology and philosophy of social science, and proceeds to issues of methodology and research design essential for producing a good research proposal. It also introduces researchers to the main issues of debate and contention in the methodology of social sciences, identifying commonalities, historic continuities and genuine differences.
Comparative Methods In The Social Sciences
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Author : Alan Sica
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications Limited
Release Date : 2006-02-13
Comparative Methods In The Social Sciences written by Alan Sica and has been published by SAGE Publications Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-13 with Social Science categories.
Comparative research methods are central to sociology and its associated disciplines. This four-volume set brings together 77 articles and book chapters from key sources, spanning the history of comparative analysis in the social sciences, from ancient to modern works. The selections cover not only explanations of how to carry out comparative analysis in a reliable and creative way, but also exhaustively explore the fields of sociology, political science, anthropology and education. VOLUME ONE: Foundations and Early Exemplars VOLUME TWO: The Logic of Comparative Methods VOLUME THREE: Data (Sources and Problems) and Contemporary Exemplars VOLUME FOUR: Qualitative and Quantitative Research: Problems and Prospects
Comparative Historical Analysis In The Social Sciences
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Author : James Mahoney
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2003-02-10
Comparative Historical Analysis In The Social Sciences written by James Mahoney and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-02-10 with Political Science categories.
This book systematically investigates the past accomplishments and future agendas of contemporary comparative-historical analysis. Its core essays explore three major issues: the accumulation of knowledge in the field over the past three decades, the analytic tools used to study temporal process and historical patterns, and the methodologies available for making inferences and for building theories. The introductory and concluding essays situate the field as a whole by comparing it to alternative approaches within the social sciences. Comparative Historical Analysis in the Social Sciences will serve as an invaluable resource for scholars in the field, and it will represent a challenge to many other social scientists - especially those who have raised skeptical concerns about comparative-historical analysis in the past.
The Comparative Method
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Author : Charles C. Ragin
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2014-07-18
The Comparative Method written by Charles C. Ragin and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-18 with Social Science categories.
Charles C. Ragin’s The Comparative Method proposes a synthetic strategy, based on an application of Boolean algebra, that combines the strengths of both qualitative and quantitative sociology. Elegantly accessible and germane to the work of all the social sciences, and now updated with a new introduction, this book will continue to garner interest, debate, and praise.
Introduction To The Comparative Method With Boolean Algebra
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Author : Daniele Caramani
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2009
Introduction To The Comparative Method With Boolean Algebra written by Daniele Caramani and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Mathematics categories.
"Utilizing a systematic, broad approach, Introduction to the Comparative Method With Boolean Algebra gives readers the logical foundations of comparison with guided applications and is the ultimate comparative method text covering each of the current and most important issues in the field. Author Daniele Caramani discusses the elements of scientific research, including Mill's methods, Boolean algebra, classification and typologization, and necessary and sufficient conditions, and how these apply to concrete research in the social sciences." "This text is indispensable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers interested in methodology, behavioral and social sciences, history, and logic."--BOOK JACKET.
The Turn To Biographical Methods In Social Science
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Author : Prue Chamberlayne
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2000
The Turn To Biographical Methods In Social Science written by Prue Chamberlayne and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Reference categories.
Biographical research methods have become a useful and popular tool for contemporary social scientists. This book combines an exploration of the origins of this field with comparative examples of the ways biographical methods have been applied.
Principles Of Methodology
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Author : Perri 6
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2011-10-31
Principles Of Methodology written by Perri 6 and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-31 with Social Science categories.
This book provides a comprehensive, accessible guide to social science methodology. In so doing, it establishes methodology as distinct from both methods and philosophy. Most existing textbooks deal with methods, or sound ways of collecting and analysing data to generate findings. In contrast, this innovative book shows how an understanding of methodology allows us to design research so that findings can be used to answer interesting research questions and to build and test theories. Most important things in social research (e.g., beliefs, institutions, interests, practices and social classes) cannot be observed directly. This book explains how empirical research can nevertheless be designed to make sound inferences about their nature, effects and significance. The authors examine what counts as good description, explanation and interpretation, and how they can be achieved by striking intelligent trade-offs between competing design virtues. Coverage includes: * why methodology matters; * what philosophical arguments show us about inference; * competing virtues of good research design; * purposes of theory, models and frameworks; * forming researchable concepts and typologies; * explaining and interpreting: inferring causation, meaning and significance; and * combining explanation and interpretation. The book is essential reading for new researchers faced with the practical challenge of designing research. Extensive examples and exercises are provided, based on the authors' long experience of teaching methodology to multi-disciplinary groups. Perri 6 is Professor of Social Policy in the Graduate School in the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University. Chris Bellamy is Emeritus Professor of Public Administration in the Graduate School, Nottingham Trent University.
Advances In Comparative Historical Analysis
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Author : James Mahoney
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-07-02
Advances In Comparative Historical Analysis written by James Mahoney and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-02 with Political Science categories.
This book situates comparative-historical analysis within contemporary debates in political science and explores the latest theoretical and conceptual advances.
Comparative Methods In Law Humanities And Social Sciences
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Author : Adams, Maurice
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2021-11-19
Comparative Methods In Law Humanities And Social Sciences written by Adams, Maurice and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-19 with Law categories.
This cutting-edge book facilitates debate amongst scholars in law, humanities and social sciences, where comparative methodology is far less well anchored in most areas compared to other research methods. It posits that these are disciplines in which comparative research is not simply a bonus, but is of the essence.