{"product_id":"rethinking-case-study-research-9781138939523","title":"Rethinking Case Study Research","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eComparative case studies are an effective qualitative tool for researching the impact of policy and practice in various fields of social research, including education. Developed in response to the inadequacy of traditional case study approaches, comparative case studies are highly effective because of their ability to synthesize information across time and space. In \u003ci\u003eRethinking Case Study Research: A Comparative Approach\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors describe, explain, and illustrate the horizontal, vertical, and transversal axes of comparative case studies in order to help readers develop their own comparative case study research designs. In six concise chapters, two experts employ geographically distinct case studiesfrom Tanzania to Guatemala to the U.S.to show how this innovative approach applies to the operation of policy and practice across multiple social fields. With examples and activities from anthropology, development studies, and policy studies, this volume is written for researcher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Follow the Inquiry: An Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Case Studies: An Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 Horizontal Comparison\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 Vertical Comparison\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 Tracing the Transversal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 Follow the Inquiry\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003eReflections on Comparative Case Study Research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019543871831,"sku":"9781138939523","price":34.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138939523.jpg?v=1750780583","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/rethinking-case-study-research-9781138939523","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}