Democratic Theory and Causal Methodology in Comparative Politics
Democratic Theory and Causal Methodology in Comparative Politics

Author: Mark I. Lichbach

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-08-06

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1107244846

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Barrington Moore bequeathed comparativists a problem: how to reconcile his causal claim of 'no bourgeoisie, no democracy' with his normative 'dream of a free and rational society'. Lichbach harmonizes causal methodology and normative democratic theory, illustrating their interrelationship. Using a dialogue among four specific texts, Lichbach advances five constructive themes. First, comparativists should study the causal agency of individuals, groups and democracies. Second, three types of collective agency should be paired with an exploration of three corresponding moral dilemmas: ought-is, freedom-power and democracy-causality. Third, at the center of inquiry, comparativists should place big-P Paradigms and big-M Methodology. Fourth, as they play with research schools, creatively combining prescriptive and descriptive approaches to democratization, they should encourage a mixed-theory and mixed-method field. Finally, comparativists should study pragmatic questions about political power and democratic performance: in building a democratic state, which democracy, under which conditions, is best, and how might it be achieved?

Democratic Theory and Causal Methodology in Comparative Politics
Democratic Theory and Causal Methodology in Comparative Politics

Author: Mark Irving Lichbach

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781107241473

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Barrington Moore bequeathed comparativists a problem: how to reconcile his causal claim of 'no bourgeoisie, no democracy' with his normative 'dream of a free and rational society'. Lichbach harmonizes causal methodology and normative democratic theory, illustrating their interrelationship. Using a dialogue among four specific texts, Lichbach advances five constructive themes. First, comparativists should study the causal agency of individuals, groups and democracies. Second, three types of collective agency should be paired with an exploration of three corresponding moral dilemmas: ought-is, freedom-power and democracy-causality. Third, at the center of inquiry, comparativists should place big-P Paradigms and big-M Methodology. Fourth, as they play with research schools, creatively combining prescriptive and descriptive approaches to democratization, they should encourage a mixed-theory and mixed-method field. Finally, comparativists should study pragmatic questions about political power and democratic performance: in building a democratic state, which democracy, under which conditions, is best, and how might it be achieved?

Political Development and Democratic Theory
Political Development and Democratic Theory

Author: Steven J. Hood

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-03-02

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1315289954

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Most comparativists have assumed that democratization is best understood by looking at regimes in the transition and consolidation phases of democracy without really considering the essence of democracy - liberal rights and democratic virtues. Democracy is seen as a mechanistic process without considering the ideas that build democratic regimes. This book begins afresh by proposing that comparativists need to consider democracy to be a combination of rights and virtues, and that the difficulties of democratic transitions, consolidation, and maintenance are essentially problems relating to balancing rights and virtues in the regime. How do we reemphasize these aspects of democracy at a time when comparative literature focuses almost solely on democratic procedure? By combining the best elements of comparative theory and liberal democratic philosophy, Hood argues that comparativists can sharpen the scholarly tools we need to understand both the problems of democratization and maintaining democracy. He provides the reader with a valuable overview of comparative theory and how our abandonment of political philosophy has led to our acceptance of social science methods that can only lead to superficial analyses of democratizing regimes and established democracies.

Comparative Politics
Comparative Politics

Author: Dietmar Braun

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2015-11-27

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1783472073

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What are the conceptual and methodological challenges facing comparative politics today? This informative book discusses four main challenges that create stress for disciplinary reproduction and advancement, while providing potential solutions. In seven chapters, the contributors cover the most pressing issues: the dissolution of the nation-state as the main objective of inquiry; the increasing complexity of concepts and methods; the capacity to accumulate knowledge; and the tensions between parsimonious and contextually rich explanations. Scholars and students of comparative politics, international relations and political science will be interested in the up-to-date overview of pertinent conceptual problems, as well as the possible ways forward. Practitioners and decision-makers will find the real-world examples provided in this book useful to their work.

Comparative Democratic Politics
Comparative Democratic Politics

Author: Hans Keman

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2002-03-26

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1412932610

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Democracy is the most widely used way of organizing politics in the contemporary world. Comparative Democratic Politics brings together a team of renowned international scholars to provide a comprehensive review of theory and research in this essential area of comparative study. A key aim to the book is to introduce and understand representative democracy as a political process and contemporary system of governance in need of constant attention and scrutiny. Four important themes include: · the contribution of comparative politics as a distinct field within political science to our understanding of democracy, democratic politics and democratic theory · what we can learn from a comparative analysis of the role, functioning and behaviour of the principal actors (electorate, parties and institutions) across nations · the relationship between politics and public policy formation and processes of democratic decision-making and corresponding policy-making capacity · how we measure contemporary democracy or democratic performance in both a procedural and material sense. Comparative Democratic Politics will afford new and important insights to the contemporary study of representative democracy. It will be essential reading for all students and academics of political science and public policy seeking a deeper understanding of both the world′s so called established and emerging democracies.

Democracy and Democratization in Comparative Perspective
Democracy and Democratization in Comparative Perspective

Author: Jørgen Møller

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-12-20

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1136188819

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This book provides an introduction to democratic theory and empirical research on democracy and democratization. The book first examines conceptions of democracy from the origins in ancient Greece to the present day, then tracks when and where modern democracy has developed. On this basis, the book reviews the major debates and schools of thought dealing with domestic and international causes and consequences of democratization. Based on a systematic distinction between minimalist and maximalist definitions of democracy, the book provides a comprehensive and critical assessment of existing theories. Furthermore, using a comparative, historical perspective, it not only sketches the development in the conceptions of democracy and the corresponding empirical reality but also discusses whether causal relationships differ across periods. Finally, the book documents the way in which all of this has been reflected by the development within the literature. In doing so, the book offers a coherent framework, which students and scholars can use to grasp the literature on democracy and democratization as a whole. Democracy and Democratization in Comparative Perspective will be of interest to students of political science, democracy and democratization, comparative politics, political theory, and international relations.

Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics
Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics

Author: Todd Landman

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 451

ISBN-13: 1317533798

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Building on the strengths of the third edition, this highly regarded textbook continues to provide the best introduction to the strategies of comparative research in political science. Divided into three parts, the book begins by examining different methods, applying these methods to dominant issues in comparative politics using a wealth of topical examples from around the world, and then discusses the new challenges in the area. This thoroughly revised and updated edition features: Additional contemporary case studies including the democratisation of technology and the Arab Spring; Detailed discussion of regression analysis and diffusion; More analysis of justice, inequality, and compliance; Reflection on new methods and treatments of contemporary comparative politics. Balancing reader friendly features with high quality analysis makes this popular academic text is essential reading for everyone interested in comparative politics and research methods.

Comparative Politics
Comparative Politics

Author: Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

Published: 2024-08-01

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13:

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In an evolving global landscape, grasping political systems' nuances is essential. *Comparative Politics*, part of the *Political Science* series, delivers a thorough analysis of governance, power dynamics, and policy outcomes across varied contexts, making it a key resource for understanding global political structures. Highlights: - 1: Comparative Politics - Explore foundational concepts, methodologies, and the significance of comparative politics. - 2: Political Science - Deepen your understanding of political science and its link to comparative politics. - 3: Case Study - Learn how case studies illuminate broader political phenomena. - 4: Democratization - Examine the processes and challenges in transitioning to democratic systems. - 5: Arend Lijphart - Discover Lijphart's contributions to democracy and institutional design. - 6: Modernization Theory - Analyze how economic and social development affect political change. - 7: Barrington Moore Jr. - Study Moore's work on the social origins of dictatorship and democracy. - 8: Theda Skocpol - Understand Skocpol's theories on state structures and social revolutions. - 9: Neil Smelser - Delve into Smelser's research on social change and its relevance. - 10: Juan José Linz - Explore Linz's research on authoritarianism and democratic breakdowns. - 11: Adam Przeworski - Learn about Przeworski's insights on democracy and economic development. - 12: Historical Institutionalism - Investigate the role of historical institutionalism in shaping political outcomes. - 13: Guillermo O'Donnell - Examine O'Donnell's work on bureaucratic authoritarianism and democratic transitions. - 14: Gabriel Almond - Discover Almond's contributions to political culture. - 15: Gerardo L. Munck - Understand Munck's methodological rigor in comparative research. - 16: Alfred Stepan - Study Stepan's insights into the state, democracy, and religion. - 17: David Collier - Explore Collier's work on methodology and concept formation. - 18: Philippe C. Schmitter - Learn about Schmitter's theories on corporatism and democracy transitions. - 19: Critical Juncture Theory - Understand the significance of critical juncture theory in political transformations. - 20: Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy - Investigate the social roots of political regimes. - 21: Comparative Federalism - Explore variations and implications of federal systems. This book offers structured insights into comparative politics, making it invaluable for professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking to enhance their understanding of global political systems.

Theory and Evidence in Comparative Politics and International Relations
Theory and Evidence in Comparative Politics and International Relations

Author: R. Lebow

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2007-08-20

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0230607500

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This book explores the epistemology and the methodology of political knowledge and social inquiry: what can we know, and how do we know? Contributing authors offer answers, addressing the purpose and methods of research and analyzing concepts, including the relationship of theory and evidence and the importance of medicine to social science.

Democratic Theory and Causal Methodology in Comparative Politics
Democratic Theory and Causal Methodology in Comparative Politics

Author: Mark I. Lichbach

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-08-06

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1107025818

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Barrington Moore bequeathed comparativists a problem: how to reconcile his causal claim of "no bourgeoisie, no democracy" with his normative "dream of a free and rational society." In this book, Mark I. Lichbach harmonizes causal methodology and normative democratic theory, illustrating their interrelationship. Using a dialogue among four specific texts, Lichbach advances five constructive themes. First, comparativists should study the causal agency of individuals, groups, and democracies. Second, the three types of collective agency should be paired with an exploration of three corresponding moral dilemmas: ought-is, freedom-power, and democracy-causality. Third, at the center of inquiry, comparativists should place big-P Paradigms and big-M Methodology. Fourth, as they play with research schools, creatively combining prescriptive and descriptive approaches to democratization, they should encourage a mixed-theory and mixed-method field. Finally, comparativists should study pragmatic questions about political power and democratic performance: In building a democratic state, which democracy, under which conditions, is best, and how might it be achieved?