Abstract
Comparative urban political research offers scholars the opportunity to develop theory and to compare practice, yet there is a need for more conscious attention to the comparative method and the special opportunities and challenges involved in its application to local political phenomena. This article examines and makes recommendations on issues that are particularly relevant to cross-national research in urban politics and policy, including dealing with multiple levels of analysis, improving research design, and improving conceptualization.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 550-571 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Urban Affairs Review |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Comparative methodology
- Comparative research
- Urban politics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Urban Studies