Multiple Paths to Knowledge in International Relations
. Ed(S): Maoz, Zeev; Mintz, Alex; Morgan, Clifton T.; Palmer, Glenn; Stoll, Richard J.
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Hardback. Editor(s): Maoz, Zeev; Mintz, Alex; Morgan, Clifton T.; Palmer, Glenn; Stoll, Richard J. Series: Innovations in the Study of World Politics. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 622.
Multiple Paths to Knowledge in International Relations provides a uniquely valuable view of current approaches and findings in conflict studies. This volume showcases work informed by four powerful research tools: rational choice theory and game theory; simulation, experimentation, and artificial intelligence; quantitative studies; and case studies. Each research method is introduced and evaluated for its specific potential, including both strengths and weaknesses. Throughout, the notable contributors clearly explain how they choose, frame, and go about answering questions. While expanding our knowledge of particular conflicts, from the Crimean War to the Vietnam War to ongoing Palestinian-Israeli instability, Multiple Paths also furthers ... Read more
Multiple Paths to Knowledge in International Relations provides a uniquely valuable view of current approaches and findings in conflict studies. This volume showcases work informed by four powerful research tools: rational choice theory and game theory; simulation, experimentation, and artificial intelligence; quantitative studies; and case studies. Each research method is introduced and evaluated for its specific potential, including both strengths and weaknesses. Throughout, the notable contributors clearly explain how they choose, frame, and go about answering questions. While expanding our knowledge of particular conflicts, from the Crimean War to the Vietnam War to ongoing Palestinian-Israeli instability, Multiple Paths also furthers ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Lexington Books United States
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
Series
Innovations in the Study of World Politics
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780739106716
SKU
V9780739106716
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About . Ed(S): Maoz, Zeev; Mintz, Alex; Morgan, Clifton T.; Palmer, Glenn; Stoll, Richard J.
Zeev Maoz is Professor of Political Science at Tel Aviv University. Alex Mintz is Cullen-McFadden Professor of Political Science, Texas A&M University and Fellow, U.N. Studies, Yale University. T. Clifton Morgan is Professor and Chair of Political Science at Rice University. Glenn Palmer is Associate Professor of Political Science at Penn State University. Richard J. Stoll is Professor of Political ... Read more
Reviews for Multiple Paths to Knowledge in International Relations
Multiple Paths to Knowledge in International Relations is a remarkable book that delivers exactly what it promises, insight into how research is done and insight into alternative methods for attacking closely related problems. The contributors, a distinguished and methodologically diverse set of scholars, were given the task of exploring a set of research questions from different methodological perspectives while helping ... Read more