Theory and Methods in Political Science

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Theory and Methods in Political Science
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Vivien Lowndes
Edited by David Marsh
Edited by Professor Gerry Stoker
SeriesPolitical Analysis
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreSocial and political philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9781137603517
ClassificationsDewey:320.01
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Edition 4th edition
Illustrations 200 bw illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 13 October 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A broad-ranging and pluralistic textbook which 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.

Author Biography

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.