This textbook introduces the scientific study of politics, supplying students with the basic tools to be critical consumers and producers of scholarly research.
This book explains how field research contributes value to political science by exploring scholars' experiences, detailing exemplary practices, and asserting key principles.
An overview of the scientific investigation of politics is presented in “Fundamentals of Political Science”. This book provides readers with the fundamentals they need to start doing their research on politics and to critically evaluate the work of others. Students will appreciate the writers' use of actual scenarios from studies in political science both engaging and instructive, and it will aid them in grasping the fundamental ideas presented. Readers who may feel overwhelmed by mathematical examples may find this book an approachable resource for technical topics. This book is preferred among graduate and undergraduate scholars pursuing degrees in political science, international affairs, or other relevant disciplines. The book offers a strong basis for both individual and class study. It is an excellent choice for political science teachers and students looking for a thorough but user-friendly textbook. It is simple to include in varied curricula due to its straightforward structure and appealing content. This book is perfect for everyone interested in government and politics because of its easy-to-read approach. It functions as an entry point to comprehending the foundational principles that influence the realm of political science. The book "Fundamentals of Political Science" extends an invitation to readers to delve into the complex fabric of political concepts, establishments, and movements. This book offers an essential tool for anybody interested in understanding the inner workings of political institutions, whether they are students just starting out on their educational path or inquisitive citizens looking for answers.
Oxford Handbooks of Political Science are the essential guide to the state of political science today. With engaging contributions from 51 major international scholars, the Oxford Handbook of Political Theory provides the key point of reference for anyone working in political theory and beyond.
This book presents the rational choice theories of collective action and social choice, applying them to problems of public policy and social justice. Joe Oppenheimer has crafted a basic survey of, and pedagogic guide to, the findings of public choice theory for political scientists. He describes the problems of collective action, institutional structures, regime change, and political leadership.
This is the most comprehensive guide to the current uses and importance of case study methods in social research. The editors bring together key contributions from the field which reflect different interpretations of the purpose and capacity of case study research. The address issues such as: the problem of generalizing from study of a small number of cases; and the role of case study in developing and testing theories. The editors offer in-depth assessments of the main arguments. An annotated bibliography of the literature dealing with case study research makes this an exhaustive and indispensable guide.
At present much of political science consists of a large body of formal mathematical work that remains largely unexplored empirically and an expanding use of sophisticated statistical techniques. While there are examples of noteworthy efforts to bridge the gap between these, there is still a need for much more cooperative work between formal theorists and empirical researchers in the discipline. This book explores how empirical analysis has, can, and should be used to evaluate formal models in political science. The book is intended to be a guide for active and future political scientists who are confronting the issues of empirical analysis with formal models in their work and as a basis for a needed dialogue between empirical and formal theoretical researchers in political science. These developments, if combined, are potentially a basis for a new revolution in political science.
This Book Deals With The Principles And The Theory Of Political Science. Besides The Introductory Portion Including Definition, Scope, Value, Nature And Methods Of Political Science, This Book Includes The Discussion On All Those Topics Which Find A Place In The Syllabi Of Political Theory Or Principles Of Political Science In Any Indian University. These Include : Political Power, Behavioural And Post-Behavioural Revolutions, The State, The Rise And Growth Of Nation States, The Political System, Sovereignty, Monist And Pluralist View Of Sovereignty, The Theory Of Rights, Concepts Of Liberty, Concept Of Equality, Law And International Law, Concept Of Property, Concept Of Justice, Political Obligation, Political Revolution, Punishment Etc.As Political Sociology Is Today An Integral Part Of Political Science, This Book Deals With The Main Concepts Of Political Sociology Including Political Development, Political Culture, Political Socialisation, Political Participation, Political Recruitment, Political Elites, Political Alienation, Political Communication, Political Legitimacy And Effectiveness And Bureaucracy.Principles Of Political Science Deal With The Theories Of State And Government. Thus, This Book Discusses Forms Of Government, Democracy, Socialism, Marxism, Syndicalism, Guild Socialism, Evolutionary Socialism, Fabianism, Anarchism, Fascism, Liberalism, Individualism And Sarvodaya. A Bibliography Has Been Given At The End For Those Who Desire To Go To Originals And Have A Wide Study Of The Subjects.