Theory and Methods in Political Science

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Theory and Methods in Political Science is an insightful exploration of the foundational theories, methodologies, and approaches that form the backbone of political science as a discipline. It delves into various perspectives and methods used for analysing political structures, behaviours, and systems, providing an essential resource for understanding the study and analysis of politics. This book is particularly useful for students, scholars, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper comprehension of political science as both an academic and practical field.
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Theory and Methods in Political Science

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A broad-ranging and pluralistic textbook, Theory and Methods in Political Science highlights the rich variety of approaches to studying politics. Written by an international team of experts, this fully revised fourth edition offers cutting-edge coverage from fundamental to contemporary issues. Integrating guides to further reading and clear examples of how research methods can be applied, it enables readers to feel confident about taking their study of politics forward.

An ideal foundation for study and research in political science, this textbook will be essential to students at any stage of their degree. It serves as core reading on undergraduate and postgraduate political analysis, theory, and methods courses. In demonstrating how independent research is undertaken in political science, the book allows students and early career researchers to begin thinking about formulating their own research agendas.

This new edition:

Leads the way with fresh new ideas and perspectives with the help of new co-editor Vivien Lowndes
Includes new chapters on post-structuralism as a theoretical approach and on 'big data' as a methodological resource
Offers an international perspective on political science, with discussion of global as well as domestic politics and a range of international cases and examples.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137603517

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 4th edition

Illustration: 200 bw illus

Contributors:

Edited by Vivien Lowndes
Edited by David Marsh
Edited by Professor Gerry Stoker

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 416

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Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs Series: Political Analysis

About the Author

Vivian Lowndes is Professor of Public Policy at the University of Birmingham, UK.

David Marsh is Director of Research, Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, University of Canberra, Australia.

Gerry Stoker is Professor at the University of Southampton and Centenary Research Professor, Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, University of Canberra.