Theory and Methods in Political Science (Political Analyses) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0333948564 ISBN 13: 9780333948569

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2002

Synopsis

This basic introduction to theory and methods in political science brings together specially commissioned chapters by leading scholars in every field into a carefully integrated and coherent text.

About this title

About the Author:

David Marsh is Professor of Politics, University of Birmingham. Gerry Stoker is Professor of Politics, University of Manchester.

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

"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

 Praise for the first 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

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0333948564
• ISBN 13: 9780333948569
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Marsh David, Stoker Gerry