The Comparative Method: Moving Beyond Qualitative and Quantitative Strategies

Synopsis

Charles C. Ragin's The Comparative Method Proposes A Synthetic Strategy, Based On An Application Of Boolean Algebra, That Combines The Strengths Of Both Qualitative And Quantitative Sociology. Elegantly Accessible And Germane To The Work Of All The Social Sciences, And Now Updated With A New Introduction, This Book Will Continue To Garner Interest, Debate, And Praise. From Back Cover. Preface And Overview -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction To The 2014 Edition -- The Distinctiveness Of Comparative Social Science -- Heterogeneity And Causal Complexity -- Case-oriented Comparative Methods -- The Variable-oriented Approach -- Combined Versus Synthetic Comparative Strategies -- A Boolean Approach To Qualitative Comparison: Basic Concepts -- Extensions Of Boolean Methods Of Qualitative Comparison -- Applications Of Boolean Methods Of Qualitative Comparison -- The Dialogue Of Ideas And Evidence Of Social Research -- Bibliography -- Index. Charles C. Ragin. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Also Issued Online.