Beyond Paradigms: Analytic Eclecticism in the Study of World Politics: 39 (Political Analysis)

Sil, Rudra

ISBN 10: 0230207960 / ISBN 13: 9780230207967

Published by Palgrave, 2010

About this Item

While paradigm-bound research has generated powerful insights in international relations, it has fostered a tunnel vision that hinders progress and widens the chasm between theory and policy. In this important new book, Sil and Katzenstein draw upon recent scholarship to illustrate the benefits of a more pragmatic and eclectic style of research. Series: Political Analysis. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 138 x 16. Weight in Grams: 350. . 2010. 2010 ed. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beyond Paradigms: Analytic Eclecticism in the Study of World Politics: 39 (Political Analysis)
• Publisher: Palgrave
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230207960
• ISBN 13: 9780230207967
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

While paradigm-bound research has generated powerful insights in international relations, it has fostered a tunnel vision that hinders progress and widens the chasm between theory and policy. In this important new book, Sil and Katzenstein draw upon recent scholarship to illustrate the benefits of a more pragmatic and eclectic style of research.

About the Authors

RUDRA SIL is Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

PETER J. KATZENSTEIN is Walter S. Carpenter Jr Professor of International Studies, Cornell University, USA.

Jon Pierre is Professor of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Gerry Stoker is Professor of Governance at the University of Southampton, UK.

B. Guy Peters is Maurice Falk Professor of Government at the University of Pittsburgh, USA and Professor of Comparative Governance at Zeppelin University in Germany.