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Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Political Science (Hardcover)
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Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Political Science (Hardcover)
Series: Handbooks of Research Methods and Applications series
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'Any student undertaking a politics degree at graduate level will
find this book an indispensible introduction to the subject they
are approaching and it will also be useful for teachers seeking to
orientate themselves within the discipline as a whole. This is
particularly true because of the supporting detail the book
provides and the way it links up technical exposition to
fundamental philosophical questions. From a student point of view
it does not shrink from providing useful practical tips on how to
present and publish research results and how to check out
established themes with new data. This is a book which political
scientists at all levels will benefit from reading. It should also
stimulate them to take a fresh look both at their own work and that
of others - and - who knows? - perhaps forge some of that unity
across the discipline which is the main subject of its discussion.'
- Colin Hay, University of Sheffield, UK and L'Institut d'Etudes
Politiques at Sciences Po, France 'This Handbook provides the most
comprehensive and up-to-date account of the current state of
empirical-analytical political science. The contributions share a
systemic and multi-layered approach combining political actors,
organizations, and institutions. In addition, types of data and
data collection as well as advanced types of data analysis are
described and explained. Finally, much can be learned about the
evaluation of research output and publication strategies. The
editors have motivated a stellar set of 40 authors to contribute to
the 33 chapters of the Handbook. The index makes it easy to
navigate the vast ocean of results and ideas. The Handbook is a
''must have'' for scholars interested in what political science can
contribute to reliably answer the most important questions facing
the complex world of politics today.' - Hans-Dieter Klingemann,
Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin (Berlin Social Science Center), Germany
This Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art
research methods and applications currently in use in political
science. It combines theory and methodology (qualitative and
quantitative), and offers insights into the major approaches and
their roots in the philosophy of scientific knowledge. Including a
comprehensive discussion of the relevance of a host of digital data
sources, plus the dos and don'ts of data collection in general, the
book also explains how to use diverse research tools and highlights
when and how to apply these techniques. With wide-ranging coverage
of general political science topics and systemic approaches to
politics, the editors showcase research methods that can be used at
the micro, meso and macro levels. Chapters explore applied and
fundamental knowledge, approaches and their usefulness,
meta-theoretical issues, and the art and practice of undertaking
research. This highly accessible book provides hands-on information
on research topics and methods, and offers the reader extensive
bibliographies for in-depth exploration of cutting edge techniques.
Finally, it discusses the relevance of political science research,
as well as the art of publishing, reporting and submitting your
research findings. An essential tool for researchers in political
science, public administration and international relations, this
book will be an important reference for academics and students
employing research methods and techniques across the social
sciences, including sociology, anthropology and communication
studies.
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