a review on comparative-historical sociology approach in political science studies

Causal Mechanisms in Comparative Historical Sociology

Comparative & Historical Sociology Newsletter Summer 1998

Interpretation is a critical dimension of historical research. Though we can never really know how historical subjects understood their situation, their actions, or the actions of others, we continually strive to do so. The work is difficult and complex. It demands careful attention to detail and an immersion in large quantities of primary source material. It is also the part of our work which ...

Spring 2002 Newsletter, Comparative & Historical Sociology

This issue features a critique by Stephen P. Turner of an important paper by Robert Marsh on Weber’s analysis of the Chinese legal system. Turner’s critique is followed by a response from Robert Marsh. Then we have an article by a young scholar, François Dépelteau, about the sociological imagination. We have also listed all of the books submitted for the Barrington Moore Award since they consti...

Spring 2003 Newsletter, Comparative & Historical Sociology

The Section of comparative and historical sociology continues to strengthen its roots and to branch out. This progress has only been possible through the dedicated efforts of its many members and especially the officers who made it all happen. On behalf of all the members, I want to thank Anne Kane (University of Texas, Austin) for her tireless and efficient service as Secretary-Treasurer for t...

A reflection in sociology in Iran; systematic review of the studies

There is a need for rethinking in sociology, but numerous studies in this area, if not evaluated in the form of review efforts, can themselves lead to diversity, confusion, and sometimes contradiction in the findings and results obtained. In such an atmosphere, in addition to loss of rethinking effort, the field of attack on the legitimacy and position of sociology also expands. As stated on me...

Comparative Political Studies

Why do groups want to secede and where is demand for self-determination most likely to arise? We argue self-determination demand is moderated by the projected economic costs of policy autonomy. The trade-off between income and sovereignty implies that, other things being equal, richer regions are more likely to demand more autonomy. This trade-off suggests that relative regional income is a key...