Abstract: The fifth volume in the Applied Social Research Methods series is an extremely successful volume. In this 4th edition, Robert Yin has updated the chapters and case examples to reflect recent developments in the field. Case Study Research is a comprehensive presentation of the design and use of the case study method as a valid research tool."--BOOK JACKET. Contents 1. Introduction 2. Designing case studies 3. Preparing to collect case study evidence 4. Collecting case study evidence 5. Analysing case study evidence 6. Reporting case studies