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Chapter 3 explains the analytical approach adopted in this book. Because the objective is in-depth analysis to gain an understanding of the dynamics and processes of city development from a more holistic perspective than is the case with most quantitative studies, the research paradigm selected is the qualitative approach. This approach however, while appropriate for in-depth analysis, cannot be used to cover a large number of cases. Hence, this chapter outlines the selection criteria for the cities to be included as case studies. The cities chosen for analysis are Quanzhou, Yiwu, and Nanning. The models of growth and internationalization exemplified by each selected city are far different from what are expected from mainstream theories.
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Wang, Q., Cheong, K.C., Li, R. (2019). The Case Study Approach to City Analysis. In: City Development and Internationalization in China. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0544-7_3
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