Methods and Approaches in Comparative Political Analysis

This book focuses on the methods and approaches in comparative politics while tracing the evolution of the discipline. Exploring its historical legacy through a comparative perspective, it uses research methods and methodologies to critically analyse the approaches used in the book.

List of contents

1. Introduction to Comparative Political Analysis 2. Comparative Politics and Its Limitations: Eurocentrism and Beyond 3. Systems Analysis and Structural-Functional Analysis 4. Traditional and Neo-Institutionalism 5. Political Culture Approach in Comparative Politics 6. Political Economy Approach I: Modernisation, Underdevelopment and Dependency 7. Political Economy Approach II: World System Theory 8. Gendering Comparative Politics: Prospects and Challenges 9. Gender and Political Representation: A Comparative Analysis of Women in Government and Politics 10. Gender, Democratisation and Peace Processes in Comparative Perspective

About the author

Pushpa Singh is Professor in the Department of Political Science, Miranda House, University of Delhi, India.
Chetna Sharma is Associate Professor of Political Science at Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, India.

Summary

This book focuses on the methods and approaches in comparative politics while tracing the evolution of the discipline. Exploring its historical legacy through a comparative perspective, it uses research methods and methodologies to critically analyse the approaches used in the book.

Product details

• Authors: Chetna Sharma, Pushpa Singh, Pushpa (University of Delhi Singh
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032628554
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3262855-4
• No. of pages: 254
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, Political science & theory, Feminism & feminist theory, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Political science and theory, Feminism and feminist theory