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Theory and Methods in Political Science

This document provides a summary of the book "Theory and Methods in Political Science, Second Edition" edited by David Marsh and Gerry Stoker. The book is a collection of chapters written by leading scholars in political science that introduces theories and methods in the field. It is organized into three parts that cover different approaches, methods, and issues in political science. The book aims to integrate the chapters into a coherent text to provide students with a basic introduction to political theory and methodology.

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Theory and Methods in Political Science

This document provides a summary of the book "Theory and Methods in Political Science, Second Edition" edited by David Marsh and Gerry Stoker. The book is a collection of chapters written by leading scholars in political science that introduces theories and methods in the field. It is organized into three parts that cover different approaches, methods, and issues in political science. The book aims to integrate the chapters into a coherent text to provide students with a basic introduction to political theory and methodology.

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THEORY AND METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, SECOND EDITION

Edited by David Marsh and Gerry Stoker


Political Analysis Availability: Now In Stock Second Edition From Palgrave Macmillan Pub date: Sep 2002 385 pages Size 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 $37.95 - Paperback (0-333-94855-6) Also available: $105.00 - Hardcover (0-333-94856-4)

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

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