Teaching - Social Science, General & Miscellaneous Political Theory

Problems and Methods in the Study of Politics

Name: Problems and Methods in the Study of Politics
Author: Ian Shapiro
ISBN: 9780521831741

by Ian Shapiro (Editor), Rogers M. Smith (Editor), Tarek E. Masoud

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Overview

In this volume some of the world's most prominent scholars of politics offer original discussions exploring what political science is and how political scientists should aspire to do their work. Although beset by constant debate about method, at the core of the study of politics is the unifying concern as to whether political scientists should view themselves primarily as scientists, or, instead, try to focus their knowledge on resolving the many complex world crises currently happening.

Synopsis

Prominent scholars of politics offer original discussions exploring what political science is and how it should be studied.

About the Author, Ian Shapiro

Ian Shapiro is William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor and Chair of Political Science at Yale University. His many books include The State of Democratic Theory, The Moral Foundations of Politics, Democratic Justice, and (with Donald Green) Pathologies of Rational Choice Theory.

Rogers M. Smith is the Christopher H. Browne distinguished Professor and Chair of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. His previous books include Civic Ideals: Conflicting Visions of Citizenship in U.S. History, Liberalism and American Constitutional Law, and Stories of Peoplehood: The Politics and Morals of Political Membership.

Rarek E. Masoud is a Doctoral student in Political Science at Yale University. His work centers on comparative politics and political economy.

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"Theorists and empiricists concerned about the future direction of political science will find this book extremely informative. Highly recommended." CHOICE