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.
11 Pages Posted: 7 Sep 2013
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
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