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Theory and Methods in Political Science
Theory and Methods in Political Science
Description
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.
Author Bio
David Marsh is Professor of Politics, University of Birmingham. Gerry Stoker is Professor of Politics, University of Manchester.
Table of contents
IntroductionGerry Stoker & David Marsh A Skin Not a Sweater: Ontology and Epistemology in Political ScienceDavid Marsh & Paul Furlong Part I: Approaches BehaviouralismDavid Sanders Rational ChoiceHugh Ward InstitutionalismVivien Lowndes FeminismVicky Randall Interpretative Theory Mark Bevir & R.A.W. Rhodes MarxismDavid Marsh Normative TheorySteve Buckler Part II: Methods Qualitative MethodsFiona Devine Quantitative MethodsPeter John Combining Qualitative and Quantitative MethodsMelvyn Read & David Marsh Comparative MethodsJonathan Hopkin Part III: Issues Structure and AgencyStuart McAnulla Institutions and IdeasMark Blyth ConclusionsDavid Marsh & Gerry Stoker