Designed to help both graduate students and start-up researchers with their own case study research, this book presents 21 individual applications of the case study method together with cross-referenced discussions of key methodological issues. Many of the applications-including a wide array of single-case studies useful as examples for solo researchers-have been shortened or re-written expressly for this book.

PART I: Starting PointsChapter 1. A (Very) Brief Refresher on the Case Study Method Chapter 2. Field Notes Chapter 3. The Role of Theory in Doing Case Studies PART II: Descriptive Case StudiesChapter 4. Start-Up for a Newly-Appointed Education Leader Chapter 5. Citizens on Patrol Chapter 6. A Case Study of a Neighborhood Organization PART III: Explanatory Case StudiesChapter 7. A Nutshell Example: The Effect of a Federal Award on a University Computer Science Department Chapter 8. Essential Ingredients of Explanatory Case Studies: Three Drug Prevention Examples Chapter 9. Transforming a Business Firm Through Strategic Planning Chapter 10. Rival Explanations PART IV: Cross-Case SynthesesChapter 11. Proposal Processing by Public and Private Universities Chapter 12. Case Studies of Transformed Firms PART V: Case Study EvaluationsChapter 13: Evaluation of a Community Coalition Chapter 14. Sheriff's Combined Auto Theft Task Force Chapter 15. Technical Assistance for HIV/AIDS Community Planning