Overview
The systematically revised third edition of the leading text on approaches and methods in political science features a considerable internatizationization in both the team of contributors and the range of coverage and examples. About half the chapters are entirely new and the rest are substantially revised and updated.
Synopsis
A textbook surveying a range of theoretical approaches and research methods used in political science. The 1995 first edition was reprinted nine times; the second adds a new chapter on issues of ontology and epistemology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
Booknews
Discusses various approaches to political science including the feminist perspective, rational choice theory, and discourse theory. Outlines theories of state--pluralism, elitism, and Marxism--and examines the convergence between these theories. Also covers methodological issues. Includes explanatory boxes and tables, and numerous chapter headings and subheadings for finding specific information. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From the Publisher
"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