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Doing Political Science and International Relations: Theories in Action
Dr Heather Savigny
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Description for Doing Political Science and International Relations: Theories in Action
Paperback. A new type of introduction to Politics and International Relations that examines how, why and what we study. Systematic and accessible in its approach, it introduces the analytical toolkits needed to study Politics and IR. The book takes a fully integrated approach to domestic and global politics, incorporating real-world case studies throughout. Series: Political Analysis. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 510.
This is an ideal introduction for all embarking on a degree in Politics or International Relations. Starting from the premise that the 'doing' of political science is an active, and interactive, process of critical evaluation, it addresses the crucial question of how – as well as what – we should study. The book examines a wide range of theoretical perspectives and shows how they can be usefully applied to questions such as 'Why do states go to war?' and 'In whose interests does the political system work?' Chapters are organized by core areas of study – such as power, ... Read more
This is an ideal introduction for all embarking on a degree in Politics or International Relations. Starting from the premise that the 'doing' of political science is an active, and interactive, process of critical evaluation, it addresses the crucial question of how – as well as what – we should study. The book examines a wide range of theoretical perspectives and shows how they can be usefully applied to questions such as 'Why do states go to war?' and 'In whose interests does the political system work?' Chapters are organized by core areas of study – such as power, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Political Analysis
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230245877
SKU
V9780230245877
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About Dr Heather Savigny
HEATHER SAVIGNY is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of East Anglia, UK. LEE MARSDEN is Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of East Anglia, UK.
Reviews for Doing Political Science and International Relations: Theories in Action
'Innovative, sophisticated but accessible, and successfully spanning global and domestic politics, this wonderful new introduction to political science uses well-selected case studies to illuminate a wide range of theories and approaches from Comparative Politics, IR and beyond.' - Jonathon W. Moses, NTNU, Trondheim 'Innovative and accessible, this important text provides an essential starting point for students of political science and ... Read more