Comparative Politics: An Introduction
In this chapter the field of comparative politics is introduced. How do we distinguish comparative politics from other areas of political studies? What makes comparative politics ‘scientific’? What is ‘Comparative Hong Kong Politics’?
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Comparative Hong Kong Politics
Mathew Y. H. Wong
Comparative Hong Kong Politics A Guidebook for Students and Researchers
Mathew Y. H. Wong Department of Politics and Public Administration University of Hong Kong Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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To WKW, who is truly incomparable
Acknowledgements
The idea of this book originated during my preparation for my job talk when I was forced, for the very first time, to think systematically about my research on Hong Kong. As the main field of my Ph.D. study was not focused on Hong Kong, a research agenda in this area was not needed until then. Fortunately the job talk went well (not sure if it would had they known the truth). I am very grateful for the opportunities my colleagues and the Department granted me. I am indebted to several long-term mentors, Hugh Ward, Sing Ming, and Eric Chui, for their continued guidance and support. As my Ph.D. supervisor, Hugh Ward has always been kind and supportive, giving me a great deal of freedom in pursuing my own research interests (which led to Hong Kong-related research). After all these years, I am now convinced that there is no area within political science that he is not familiar with. It goes without saying that I benefit immensely from this. Sing Ming opened my doors to the world of politics (especially Hong Kong politi
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