A case study is a detailed study of a specific topic, such as a person, group, place, event, organization, or phenomenon. Case studies are commonly used in social, educational, clinical, and business research. Case study design usually involves qualitative methods, but quantitative methods are sometimes used as well. Bouverie's book constitutes the best study of appeasement, essential for anyone interested in the reasons why war broke out. Bouverie was harsh towards the main proponents of appeasement, particularly Chamberlain. He notes that their greatest failure was to "perceive the true character of the Nazi regime and Adolf Hitler." Case study: appeasement. Thread author Megsy387 Start date, Mr. Megsy Member. Joined.