Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An Introduction

Building on the strengths of the first edition, this accessible and user-friendly textbook explores the strategies of comparative research in political science. It begins by examining different methods, then highlights some of the big issues in comparative politics using a wealth of topical examples before discussing the new challenges in the area. As well as updating throughout and the addition of new material, this edition is also supplemented by the availability online of the author's datasets.