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Case study
A case study is an investigation of a
specific phenomenon or entity. A
case study might examin a single
county law, governmental office, war,
riot, president, political decision or
other phenomenon.

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UTILITY OF CASE
STUDIES:
 Case studies offer in-depth examination of
specific phenomena, allowing researchers to
uncover detailed information and nuances
 .- They provide fascinating insights into
complex political processes, such as
democratization, legislative dynamics, and
presidential strategies.
 Examples of Case Studies:
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 Spain's Democratization: Case studies of Spain's transition
from dictatorship to democracy highlight factors crucial
to the democratization process, such as political
leadership, economic conditions, and social alliances.
 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964: Analysis of this legislation
reveals the strategic maneuvers employed by opponents
to thwart civil rights protections. The inclusion of a
provision protecting women's rights, intended to
sabotage the bill, ultimately led to its passage, exposing
cultural assumptions and complexities in U.S. politics.
 Presidential Press Conferences: Case studies of individual
presidents, like Reagan, illuminate the strategic tactics
employed to manage press conferences. For example,
seating friendly reporters strategically to control the flow
of questions demonstrates the manipulation of public
perception.
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LIMITATIONS OF
CASE STUDIES
- Case studies alone do not
allow for generalizations
beyond the specific entity
studied.

- They are typically time-bound

and provide data limited to
the period of study.

- Constructing scientific theories

and making predictions based
solely on single case studies
can be challenging.

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Relevance and Contribution:

- Despite their limitations, case - They provide valuable insights into

studies enrich our understanding of the dynamics of political processes
political phenomena by revealing and decision-making, contributing to
intricate details and uncovering broader discussions and debates in
hidden realities. political science.

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Overall, while case studies may not provide
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universal truths or predictive capabilities,
they offer invaluable insights into the
complexities of political behavior,
institutions, and power dynamics. Their
detailed examination of specific cases
enriches our understanding of political
phenomena and informs broader
theoretical frameworks and discussions.