Ways of Knowing: Competing Methodologies in Social and Political Research - Softcover

Moses, Jonathan W.; Knutsen, Torbjorn L.

 
9780230516656: Ways of Knowing: Competing Methodologies in Social and Political Research

Synopsis

This major new textbook on methodology in social and political science focuses centrally on the debate between positivist and constructivist approaches. It introduces in a lively and accessible way a range of key issues - from the nature of knowledge to the strengths and weaknesses of the main research methods - showing how methodological pluralism can be combined with intellectual rigour. It is intended for undergraduates and postgraduates.

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About the Author

JONATHON W. MOSES is Professor of Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. TORBJA RN L. KNUTSEN is Professor of Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and Associate Professor, The Norwegian Air Force Academy, Trondheim, Norway.

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ISBN 10:  0230516645 ISBN 13:  9780230516649
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007
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