Research Design in Political Science

Dimiter Toshkov

ISBN 10: 113734282X / ISBN 13: 9781137342829

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2016

About this Item

This is a comprehensive introduction to research design for university students at all levels across the whole range of political science, including international relations and public administration. It covers the key steps in the research process and explains the logic and detail of a variety of classic and cutting-edge methods. Based on a pluralistic approach, the text endorses both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and outlines the strengths and limitations of different designs for addressing particular research goals. Giving accessible and practical advice, without use of mathematical formulas or formalized notation, this clear and engaging book features many examples of real political science research, and will enable readers to design their own research projects as well as to critically evaluate existing research in the social sciences.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research Design in Political Science
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 113734282X
• ISBN 13: 9781137342829
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.6W x 2.07H x 23.39D centimeters 15.6 centimeters width by 2.07 centimeters height by 23.39 centimeters depth
• Weight: 553 grams

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Synopsis

This is a comprehensive introduction to research design for university students at all levels across the whole range of political science, including international relations and public administration. It covers the key steps in the research process and explains the logic and detail of a variety of classic and cutting-edge methods.

Based on a pluralistic approach, the text endorses both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and outlines the strengths and limitations of different designs for addressing particular research goals. Giving accessible and practical advice, without use of mathematical formulas or formalized notation, this clear and engaging book features many examples of real political science research, and will enable readers to design their own research projects as well as to critically evaluate existing research in the social sciences.

About the Authors

Dimiter Toshkov is Associate Professor of Public Administration at Leiden University, the Netherlands.

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.