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"Doing research in the social sciences, i.e. about people, societies, states, etc., always implies a reduction of the complexity of real life. The comparative method is useful in achieving this goal because it allows for controlling contextual variation. The issue is therefore how to select the appropriate combination of relevant cases and variables to validate theory without disregarding relevant contextual features." (Pennings, Keman & Kleinnijenhuis, p. 27)
"The declining role of the state,
the rise of new economic powers,
the impact of new technology
and globalization,
and the impact of failed and
failing states."
J. McCormick, Comparative Politics in Transition, 2010, p. 8.
"The ‘art of comparing’ is thus one of the most important cornerstones to develop knowledge about society and politics and insights into what is going on, how things develop and, more often than not, the formulation of statements about why this is the case and what it may mean to all of us." (Pennings, Keman & Kleinnijenhuis, p. 4 - penekanan ditambahkan)
Nur Rachmat Yuliantoro
S2-HI UGM, 11.09.2019
"Without theory-guided research the comparative method cannot provide adequate answers or give a proper explanation for actual developments." (Pennings, Keman & Kleinnijenhuis, p. 13)
Politik adalah tentang kekuasaan;
manajemen dan pembagian sumber daya.
Delivering "political goods."