Analyzing Social and Political Change

This text aims to provide a clear and accessible guide to quantitative methods for the analysis of change over time. The authors outline the nature of techniques particularly applicable to this form of analysis - time series analysis; panel data; log-linear models and event history analysis. Subjects covered in depth include - the variety of methods available for the analysis of change over time; the kinds of research objective to which individual techniques are suited, the limitations and constraints of individual methods; the different philosophies which underlie particular approaches, and the respective value of cross-sectional and longitudinal data in the analysis of change. It is suitable for academics and researchers in sociology, political science, education and gerontology and criminology.