Theory and Methods in Political Science (Political Analysis, 21) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1137603518 ISBN 13: 9781137603517

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2017

Synopsis

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 method courses. In addition, 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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1137603518
• ISBN 13: 9781137603517
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 391
• Editor: Lowndes Vivien, Marsh David, Stoker Gerry