Case studies and theory development in the social sciences /
George, Alexander L.
Case studies and theory development in the social sciences / Alexander L. George and Andrew Bennett. - xv, 331 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - BCSIA studies in international security .
Copyright 2005 by The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, John F. kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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 thus 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
0262572222 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780262572224 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Social sciences--Methodology.
Social sciences--Case studies.
--Reading book
300.722 / GEO
Case studies and theory development in the social sciences / Alexander L. George and Andrew Bennett. - xv, 331 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - BCSIA studies in international security .
Copyright 2005 by The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, John F. kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"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 thus 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
0262572222 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780262572224 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Social sciences--Methodology.
Social sciences--Case studies.
--Reading book
300.722 / GEO