International Comparative Research Theory Methods and Practice 1st edition by Linda Hantrais ISBN 0230217699 978-0230217690

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ISBN 10: 0230217699 
ISBN 13: 978-0230217690
Author: Linda Hantrais 

This authoritative book examines the what, why and how of international comparative research. It offers a comprehensive topic-based overview of the theory and practice of comparative research and addresses the possible concerns of those both funding the research and using the findings.

Drawing on illustrations from the extensive international literature as well as real-life comparative studies, the chapters guide readers through the many stages in the research process, from research design and data collection to the analysis and interpretation of findings

International Comparative Research Theory Methods and Practice 1st Table of contents:

1 Defining and mapping international comparative research

Defining international comparative research

Mapping international comparative research

Keeping international comparative research on the agenda

2 Disciplinary approaches to comparative research in international settings

Tracking disciplinary interest in comparative research

Assessing disciplinary approaches to comparison

3 Project design in international comparative research

Rationales for project design

Methods and methodological issues

Assessing the impact of research design on findings

4 Defining and analysing concepts and contexts

Defining and measuring concepts

Contextualization of concepts

Context-bounded concepts

5 Combining methods in international comparative research

Reconciling epistemologies and methodologies

Integrating methods in international comparisons

The limits of multi-strategy research

6 Research and policy in international settings

Understanding the research–policy relationship

Evidence-based and policy evaluation research

International policy transfer and learning

Enhancing synergy between research and policy

7 Managing international comparative research

Developing international research governance

Funding international comparative research

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