by David Marsh (Editor), Gerry Stoker (Editor), David Marsh (Editor), Gerry Stoker (Editor)
This edition of this text introduces students in an accessible way to the approaches and methods of political science. The book has been systematically revised throughout with most chapters entirely new to this edition. The second edition features substantial extra coverage of methodological issues, an additional chapter on the philosophical underpinnings of the study of politics and a simplified structure for the presentation of theories and approaches.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: 2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 10 Jun 2002
ISBN 10: 0333948556
ISBN 13: 9780333948552
Book Overview: MARK BEVIR Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of California MARK BLYTH Assistant Professor of Political Science, John Hopkins University STEVE BUCKLER Senior Lecturer in Political Science, University of Birmingham FIONA DEVINE Reader in Sociology, University of Manchester PAUL FURLONG Professor of European Studies, University of Cardiff JONATHAN HOPKIN Lecturer in Political Science, University of Birmingham PETER JOHN Professor of Politics, Birkbeck College, University of London VIVIEN LOWNDES Professor of Local Government Studies, De Montfort University, Leicester DAVID MARSH Professor of Political Science, University of Birmingham STUART MCANULLA Lecturer in Political Science Approaches, University of Leeds VICKY RANDALL Director of Gender Studies, University of Essex MELVIN READ Lecturer in Politics, Queens University, Belfast RODERICK RHODES Professor, University of Newcastle DAVID SANDERS Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Essex GERRY STOKER Professor of Politics, University of Manchester HUGH WARD Lecturer in Political Science, University of Essex