This authoritative book examines the what, why and how of international comparative research. It offers a comprehensive topic-based overview of the theory and p

This volume gives theoretical and practical insights in international and comparative research in the field of adult and continuing education. The 16 contributi

It argues that the main purpose of educational research is to improve student learning, and that international comparative studies are no exception.

In the post-World War II era, the emergence of 'area studies' marked a signal development in the social sciences. As the social sciences evolved methodologicall

Explores how educational research from a comparative perspective has been instrumental in broadening and testing hypotheses from institutional theory. This book