Theory and Methods in Political Science

by Gerry Stoker, David Marsh (Editor)

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.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.

Genres: Politics, Political Science, Nonfiction, Science, Research Methods, Textbooks

368 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Gerry Stoker is Centenary Research Professor, IGPA, University of Canberra, Australia, and Professor of Governance at the University of Southampton, UK. His main research interests are in governance, public service reform and the nature of anti-politics.

Reviews

[Sofia Pi · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good introduction in research design. I found useful the clear cut distinction of the approaches to ontology and epistemology along at Part II as well as the last Part which explained the structure-agency issue. I did not like the chapter on quantitative methodology, it was rather biased. Moreover, I found that the criticism on Gidden's structuration theory was not robust and the insistence that Archer provided a more meaningful model for the relationship between structure and agency was not convincing. I will try to find the relevant books to read them myself anyway.

[Aleksandar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very thorough and concise introduction that explains well the advanced topics presented and offers good summaries for simpler topics; the scope of the information encompasses a wide array of ideas and methods, political science, omitting very few of the major theories relevant to the field that upon a second glance would not have been relevant or general enough to merit inclusion.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book offers a really great overview of the main theories and approaches of political science, and includes an analysis of methods and research design. It is clearly written and thorough.

[José Luis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Válido en su tiempo. Tiene mucho por actualizar. Como introducción a la materia puede servir

[Daria · Rating 1 out of 5]

Shit

[Zara Luxford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used in 1st year for degree level politics. It was useful to help me understand methods of political science. Would recommend for in depth explanations.

[laura]

i know it’s an academic book but like. I READ IT? so

[Nanto · Rating 3 out of 5]

kayaknya ISBN-nya salah deh buku ini. ada yang bisa konfirmasi?

[Esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deathly boring but dare I admit it very helpful. Like a political research methods bible. Still.. I haven't got my marks back yet. I might have completely misunderstood the lot.

[Leonidas Ramos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una buena introduccion al mundo de la Ciencia Polítíca

[Dalio]

read teste

[Rosshe Ldupingay]

it is more on theories