Doing Political Science and International Relations: Theories in Action: 23 (Political Analysis) - Hardcover

Lee Marsden; Heather Savigny

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0230245862 ISBN 13: 9780230245860

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2011

Synopsis

This is an ideal introduction for all embarking on a degree in Politics or International Relations. Starting from the premise that the 'doing' of political science is an active, and interactive, process of critical evaluation, it addresses the crucial question of how – as well as what – we should study.

The book examines a wide range of theoretical perspectives and shows how they can be usefully applied to questions such as 'Why do states go to war?' and 'In whose interests does the political system work?' Chapters are organized by core areas of study – such as power, the state, policy, institutions, the media, security, political economy – and show how theories can be used and applied within each topic.

Key benefits:

- shows how to apply and critique theories with confidence
- provides the complete analytical toolkit needed to study Politics and International Relations
- incorporates case studies and examples from around the world

About this title

Product Description:

Doing Political Science and International Relations A new type of introduction to Politics and International Relations that examines how, why and what we study. Systematic and accessible in its approach, it introduces the analytical toolkits needed to study Politics and IR. The book takes a fully integrated approach to domestic and global politics, incorporating real-world case studies throughout. Full description

Review:

'Innovative, sophisticated but accessible, and successfully spanning global and domestic politics, this wonderful new introduction to political science uses well-selected case studies to illuminate a wide range of theories and approaches from Comparative Politics, IR and beyond.' - Jonathon W. Moses, NTNU, Trondheim
 
'Innovative and accessible, this important text provides an essential starting point for students of political science and IR - helpfully pointing up throughout the links between the two - focusing on what we study, and why and how.' - David Marsh, Australian National University


'An extraordinary achievement. Theoretically driven yet issue focused, this innovative textbook sets a new benchmark in introducing political science and international relations challenging assumptions and breaking boundaries all the way.' - Stuart Croft, University of Warwick

About this edition

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0230245862
• ISBN 13: 9780230245860
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272