Problems And Methods In The Study Of Politics

Author : Ian Shapiro,Rogers M. Smith,Tarek E. Masoud
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521539439

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Problems and Methods in the Study of Politics by Ian Shapiro,Rogers M. Smith,Tarek E. Masoud Pdf

The study of politics seems endlessly beset by debates about method. At the core of these debates is a single unifying concern: should political scientists view themselves primarily as scientists, developing ever more sophisticated tools and studying only those phenomena to which such tools may fruitfully be applied? Or should they instead try to illuminate the large, complicated, untidy problems thrown up in the world, even if the chance to offer definitive explanations is low? Is there necessarily a tension between these two endeavours? Are some domains of political inquiry more amenable to the building up of reliable, scientific knowledge than others, and if so, how should we deploy our efforts? In this book, some of the world's most prominent students of politics offer original discussions of these pressing questions, eschewing narrow methodological diatribes to explore what political science is and how political scientists should aspire to do their work.

Author : Todd Landman
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0415272696

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Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics by Todd Landman Pdf

Explores the importance of comparative politics, discusses different comparative methods, investigates the big issues of today and looks forward to the key challenges for comparative politics over the next century.

Author : Paul Pennings,Hans Keman,Jan Kleinnijenhuis
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781446226902

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Doing Research in Political Science by Paul Pennings,Hans Keman,Jan Kleinnijenhuis Pdf

This is an immensely helpful book for students starting their own research... an excellent introduction to the comparative method giving an authoritative overview over the research process - Klaus Armingeon, University of Bern Doing Research in Political Science is the book for mastering the comparative method in all the social sciences - Jan-Erik Lane, University of Geneva This book has established itself as a concise and well-readable text on comparative methods and statistics in political science I...strongly recommend it. - Dirk Berg-Schlosser, Philipps-University Marburg This thoroughly revised edition of the popular textbook offers an accessible but comprehensive introduction to comparative research methods and statistics for students of political science. Clearly organized around three parts, the text introduces the main theories and methodologies used in the discipline. Part 1 frames the comparative approach within the methodological framework of the political and social sciences. Part 2 introduces basic descriptive and inferential statistical methods as well as more advanced multivariate methods used in quantitative political analysis. Part 3 applies the methods and techniques of Parts 1 & 2 to research questions drawn from contemporary themes and issues in political science. Incorporating practice exercises, ideas for further reading and summary questions throughout, Doing Research in Political Science provides an invaluable step-by-step guide for students and researchers in political science, comparative politics and empirical political analysis.

Author : Vivien Lowndes,David Marsh,Gerry Stoker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781350311749

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Theory and Methods in Political Science by Vivien Lowndes,David Marsh,Gerry Stoker Pdf

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 : Justin Grimmer,Margaret E. Roberts,Brandon M. Stewart
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780691207551

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Text as Data by Justin Grimmer,Margaret E. Roberts,Brandon M. Stewart Pdf

A guide for using computational text analysis to learn about the social world From social media posts and text messages to digital government documents and archives, researchers are bombarded with a deluge of text reflecting the social world. This textual data gives unprecedented insights into fundamental questions in the social sciences, humanities, and industry. Meanwhile new machine learning tools are rapidly transforming the way science and business are conducted. Text as Data shows how to combine new sources of data, machine learning tools, and social science research design to develop and evaluate new insights. Text as Data is organized around the core tasks in research projects using text—representation, discovery, measurement, prediction, and causal inference. The authors offer a sequential, iterative, and inductive approach to research design. Each research task is presented complete with real-world applications, example methods, and a distinct style of task-focused research. Bridging many divides—computer science and social science, the qualitative and the quantitative, and industry and academia—Text as Data is an ideal resource for anyone wanting to analyze large collections of text in an era when data is abundant and computation is cheap, but the enduring challenges of social science remain. Overview of how to use text as data Research design for a world of data deluge Examples from across the social sciences and industry

Author : I. Engeli,C. Rothmayr Allison,Christine Rothmayr Allison
Publisher : Springer
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137314154

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Comparative Policy Studies by I. Engeli,C. Rothmayr Allison,Christine Rothmayr Allison Pdf

In the first volume of its kind, a collection of top policy scholars combine empirical and methodological analysis in the field of comparative policy studies to provide compelling insights into the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies across regional and national boundaries.

Author : Donald M. Freeman
Publisher : New York : Free Press
Page : 904 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015001680712

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Foundation of Political Science by Donald M. Freeman Pdf

Author : Frank Fischer,Gerald J. Miller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351564366

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Handbook of Public Policy Analysis by Frank Fischer,Gerald J. Miller Pdf

The study of public policy and the methods of policy analysis are among the most rapidly developing areas in the social sciences. Policy analysis has emerged to provide a better understanding of the policymaking process and to supply decision makers with reliable policy-relevant knowledge about pressing economic and social problems. Presenting a broad, comprehensive perspective, the Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods covers the historical development of policy analysis, its role in the policy process, and empirical methods. The handbook considers the theory generated by these methods and the normative and ethical issues surrounding their practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this book- Deals with the basic origins and evolution of public policy Examines the stages of the policy-making process Identifies political advocacy and expertise in the policy process Focuses on rationality in policy decision-making and the role of policy networks and learning Details argumentation, rhetoric, and narratives Explores the comparative, cultural, and ethical aspects of public policy Explains primary quantitative-oriented analytical methods employed in policy research Addresses the qualitative sides of policy analysis Discusses tools used to refine policy choices Traces the development of policy analysis in selected national contexts The Handbook of Public Policy Analysis: Theory, Politics, and Methods describes the theoretical debates that have recently defined the field, including the work of postpositivist, interpretivist, and social constructionist scholars. This book also explores the interplay between empirical and normative analysis, a crucial issue running through contemporary debates.

Author : William J. Crotty
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015021528917

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Political Science: The theory and practice of political science by William J. Crotty Pdf

In this volume, the study of legislatures has traditionally been a central preoccupation of political scientists. Legislatures provide good laboratories for testing theories and methodologies of significance in the discipline and, more broadly, for contributing to an understanding of how representative government works.

Author : John Neville Keynes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Economics
ISBN : HARVARD:32044081876187

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The Scope and Method of Political Economy by John Neville Keynes Pdf

Author : Myron J. Aronoff,Jan Kubik
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857457257

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Anthropology and Political Science by Myron J. Aronoff,Jan Kubik Pdf

What can anthropology and political science learn from each other? The authors argue that collaboration, particularly in the area of concepts and methodologies, is tremendously beneficial for both disciplines, though they also deal with some troubling aspects of the relationship. Focusing on the influence of anthropology on political science, the book examines the basic assumptions the practitioners of each discipline make about the nature of social and political reality, compares some of the key concepts each field employs, and provides an extensive review of the basic methods of research that "bridge" both disciplines: ethnography and case study. Through ethnography (participant observation), reliance on extended case studies, and the use of "anthropological" concepts and sensibilities, a greater understanding of some of the most challenging issues of the day can be gained. For example, political anthropology challenges the illusion of the "autonomy of the political" assumed by political science to characterize so-called modern societies. Several chapters include a cross-disciplinary analysis of key concepts and issues: political culture, political ritual, the politics of collective identity, democratization in divided societies, conflict resolution, civil society, and the politics of post-Communist transformations.

Author : David E. McNabb
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000316599

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Research Methods for Political Science by David E. McNabb Pdf

The third edition of Research Methods for Political Science retains its effective approach to helping students learn what to research, why to research and how to research. The text integrates both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in one volume and covers such important topics as research design, specifying research problems, designing questionnaires and writing questions, designing and carrying out qualitative research and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative research data. Heavily illustrated, classroom tested, exceptionally readable and engaging, the text presents statistical methods in a conversational tone to help students surmount "math phobia." Updates to this new edition include: Research topics chapters have been upgraded and expanded. Two mixed methods design chapters have been added. A new chapter on hermeneutic analysis designs and research with large data sets. The chapter on multivariate statistics has been expanded, with an expanded discussion on logistic regression. Tools on how to prepare and present research findings are now featured in the appendix, allowing instructors more flexibility when teaching their courses. Research Methods for Political Science will give students the confidence and knowledge they need to understand the methods and basics skills for data collection, presentation and analysis.

Author : Graham Wallas
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1412825695

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Human Nature in Politics by Graham Wallas Pdf

If he had been pressed, Macaulay would probably have admitted that there are cases in which human acts and impulses to act occur independently of any idea of an end to be gained by them. If I have a piece of grit in my eye and ask some one to take it out with the corner of his handkerchief, I generally close the eye as soon as the handkerchief comes near, and always feel a strong impulse to do so. Nobody supposes that I close my eye because, after due consideration, I think it my interest to do so.

Author : Diana E. Hess,Paula McAvoy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317575023

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The Political Classroom by Diana E. Hess,Paula McAvoy Pdf

WINNER 2016 Grawemeyer Award in Education Helping students develop their ability to deliberate political questions is an essential component of democratic education, but introducing political issues into the classroom is pedagogically challenging and raises ethical dilemmas for teachers. Diana E. Hess and Paula McAvoy argue that teachers will make better professional judgments about these issues if they aim toward creating "political classrooms," which engage students in deliberations about questions that ask, "How should we live together?" Based on the findings from a large, mixed-method study about discussions of political issues within high school classrooms, The Political Classroom presents in-depth and engaging cases of teacher practice. Paying particular attention to how political polarization and social inequality affect classroom dynamics, Hess and McAvoy promote a coherent plan for providing students with a nonpartisan political education and for improving the quality of classroom deliberations.

Author : Gunnar Heckscher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135027186

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The Study of Comparative Government and Politics by Gunnar Heckscher Pdf

Originally published in 1957, the first part of the book discusses the general problems of approach, classification, typology and terminology, and examines ancillary fields of study and the methods of teaching comparative government. Part Two is concerned with studies of particular areas, democratic control of foreign policy, political parties, contemporary revolutionary movements, parliamentary procedures, electoral systems and elections, and nationalized industries.