The Future of Political Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harold Dwight Lasswell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331566427 ISBN 13: 9780331566420

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Charting the future of political science for a changing world

This analysis surveys how the study of government can stay relevant as technology and global change reshape politics. It outlines a practical, problem-solving approach that centers on goals, trends, conditions, projections, and alternatives.

Grounded in an American perspective, the book explains how political science has long combined history, theory, and empirical data to explain and influence political life. It emphasizes methods, planning, and collaboration, showing how scholars can frame questions, build evidence, and test policy ideas in real-world settings.

Readers will encounter a concrete vision of how to organize inquiry through problem solving, micromodeling, and collaborative centers. The work also considers who should participate in shaping political knowledge and how to balance analysis with action in public life.

• How goal setting, trends, and conditions inform political forecasts
• Systems for evaluating policy options and potential outcomes
• The role of data, history, and experimentation in shaping theory
• Strategies for sustaining a dynamic, open field of study amid change

Ideal for readers curious about how political science can adapt to modern challenges and stay connected to real-world governance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331566427
• ISBN 13: 9780331566420
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 270