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In this chapter, we have:

 defined case study as involving the study of a particular case, or a number of cases, where the case will be complex and bounded, studied in its context, with the analysis undertaken seeking to be holistic

 indicated that different kinds of case study are recognised, notably whether they are single or multiple, and whether they are theoretical or descriptive

 shown that case study has been practised for at least a century, with its popularity and usage varying over time

 noted how case study is employed in a wide variety of disciplines, and that it is sometimes used for teaching as well as research purposes.