The Case Study Anthology

Rather than descriptions of cases or short three paragraph samples, this book provides readers with full cases drawn from a variety of disciplines that illustrate different case study techniques (descriptive, explanatory, cross-case and methodological). Throughout the text, the author provides thoughtful insights and guidelines on the cases and the different approaches to doing case study research.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionSection I: Theoretical Perspectives and Case SelectionThe Epidemic That Never Was: Policy-Making and the Swine Flu Scare - Richard E. Neustadt and Harvey FinebergEssence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis - Allison, Graham, and Philip ZelikowMiddletown: A Study of Modern American Culture - Robert S. Lynd and Helen Merrell LyndYankee City: The Social Life of a Modern Community - W. Lloyd Warner and Paul S. LuntImplementation: How Great Expectations in Washington Are Dashed in Oakland - Jeffrey L. Pressman and Aaron WildavskySection II: The Strength of Multiple CasesSection II: The Strength of Multiple CasesKorea: Winning with Microwaves - Ira Magaziner and Mark PatinkinThe Rise of the Pentagon and U.S. State Building - Gregory HooksNew Towns-in-Town: The Limits of Centralization - Martha DerthickSection III: Quantitative Evidence and Embedded Units of AnalysisImplementing an Education Innovation - Neal Gross, Joseph B. Giacquinta, and Maryilyn BernsteinUnion Democracy: The Internal Politics of the International Typographical Union - Seymour Martin Lipset, Martin A. Trow, and James S. ColemanTesting the Basic Logic of the Chicago School Reform Act - Anthony S. Bryk, Penny Bender Bebring, David Kerbow, Sharon Rollow, and John Q. EastonSection IV: More Illustrations of Case Study EvidenceWinning at the Game: Intel and Silicon Valley Fever - Everett M. Rogers and Judith K. LarsenCivil Society and Crisis: Culture, Discourse, and the Rodney King Beating - Ronald N. JacobsWorking: Growth of High-Technology Culture - Everett M. Rogers and Judith K. LarsenHead Start: The Inside Story of Americäs Most Successful Educational Experiment - Edward Zigler and Susan MuenchowSection V: Analyses and Conclusions The Organization of a Methadone Program - Dorothy NelkinTransformation in the New York City Police Department - George L. Kelling and Catherine M. ColesCommunities Not Fazed: Why Military Base Closures May Not Be Catastrophic - Ted K. Bradshaw Lessons From Houston: Fighting to Save Our Urban Schools - Donald R. McAdamsIndexAbout the Author