Doing political science and international relations : theories in action

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Title:

Author:

Savigny, Heather.

ISBN:

9780230245860

9780230245877

Personal Author:

Savigny, Heather.

Publication Information:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

Physical Description:

xiv, 321 p. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Political analysis

Political analysis (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- Themes and Issues in Political Science & International Relations -- Power -- The State -- Policy -- Institutions -- Representation and Participation -- Media -- Security -- International/Political Economy -- The Environment -- Globalisation -- Doing Your Own Political Science and International Relations.

Abstract:

"This book provides 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 international relations. The book takes a fully integrated approach to domestic and global politics, incorporating real-world case studies throughout"--

Subject Term:

Political science -- Methodology.

International relations -- Methodology.

Political science -- Study and teaching.

International relations -- Study and teaching.

Added Author:

Marsden, Lee.

Copies:

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Summary

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, the state, policy, institutions, the media, security, political economy - and show how theories can be used and applied within each topic.