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Synopsis
Theories and Methods in Political Science provides a major new overview of the state of political science comprising specially-commissioned chapters by expert contributors. It assesses the main approaches to the discipline from institutionalism to feminism and the key methodologies from quantitative analysis to comparative studies and provides an up to date account of theories of the state and the distribution of power. A concluding chapter by the editors provides a balance sheet of the state of the discipline and its future priorities.
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Review
'A very useful and accessible text which delivers between two covers an in-depth introduction both to approaches and theories and to methods and research design. Its comprehensive coverage and user friendliness will make this new 3rd edition most attractive for students across a wide range of courses.' - Peter J. Katzenstein, Cornell University, USA
'An excellent introduction to theory and methods in which a distinguished group of scholars present and discuss eight theoretical approaches and seven methods for addressing key questions in Political Science. It will be valuable for both graduate and undergraduate students as well as faculty who want to gain a broad overview of contemporary Political Science and its historical roots.' - Elinor Ostrom, Indiana University, USA
Review of previous edition:
'[A]n excellent overview of modern political science...extremely useful...for introducing students to the complexities of theories and methods.' - Martin J. Smith, British Politics
Book Description
The leading text for introducing students to the approaches, methods and philosophy of political science.
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- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication date1995
- ISBN 10 0333614607
- ISBN 13 9780333614600
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages336
- EditorMarsh David, Stoker Gerry
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