Cases, Questions, and Comparison in Research on Contemporary Chinese Politics

Chapter 9 in "Contempory Chinese Politics: New Sources, Methods, and Field Strategies" (A. Carlson, M.E Gallagher, K. Lieberthal, & M. Manion Eds.) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010 - pp.162-177.

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William Hurst

Northwestern University - Department of Political Science

Date Written: September 2010

Abstract

This chapter outlines and makes the case for systematic subnational comparison in research on Chinese politics and beyond. Beginning with an overview of case study and small-n comparative analysis, and moving on to a specific example in the study of state sector lay-offs, the chapter illustrates the advantages of subnational comparison, especially at certain key points in the research cycle on particular topics.

Keywords: China, Comparative Politics, Political Science, Comparative Analysis, Subnational

Suggested Citation

Hurst, William, Cases, Questions, and Comparison in Research on Contemporary Chinese Politics (September 2010). Chapter 9 in "Contempory Chinese Politics: New Sources, Methods, and Field Strategies" (A. Carlson, M.E Gallagher, K. Lieberthal, & M. Manion Eds.) Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010 - pp.162-177. , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2322249

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