Methods in Analytical Political Theory

Adrian Blau

ISBN 10: 1107491703 / ISBN 13: 9781107491700

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2017

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This is the first book to explain how to use key methods in analytical political theory. The methods discussed include contractualism, reflective equilibrium, positive political theory, thought experiments and ideological analysis. Many discussions of political theory methods describe and justify these methods with little or no discussion of their application, emphasizing 'what is' and 'why do' over 'how to'. This book covers all three. Each chapter explains what kinds of problems in political theory might require researchers to use a particular method, the basic principles behind the method being proposed, and an analysis of how to apply it, including concrete principles of good practice.The book thus summarizes methodological ideas, grouped in one place and made accessible to students, and it makes innovative contributions to research methods in analytical political theory.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Methods in Analytical Political Theory
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107491703
• ISBN 13: 9781107491700
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 19D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 505 grams

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Synopsis

This is the first book to explain how to use key methods in analytical political theory. The methods discussed include contractualism, reflective equilibrium, positive political theory, thought experiments and ideological analysis. Many discussions of political theory methods describe and justify these methods with little or no discussion of their application, emphasizing 'what is' and 'why do' over 'how to'. This book covers all three. Each chapter explains what kinds of problems in political theory might require researchers to use a particular method, the basic principles behind the method being proposed, and an analysis of how to apply it, including concrete principles of good practice. The book thus summarizes methodological ideas, grouped in one place and made accessible to students, and it makes innovative contributions to research methods in analytical political theory.

About the Author

Adrian Blau is Senior Lecturer in Politics in the Department of Political Economy at King's College London. He has published in History of Political Thought (2009) and The Journal of Politics (2012), and is currently writing a book called Hobbes's Failed Science of Politics and Ethics. His research focuses on the history of political thought and research methods in political theory.