Political Science: Theories and Methods (Second Edition)

Author: (English) Marsh et al. (editors), Jing Yuejin et al. (translators)
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Publishing Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book's first edition, published in 1995, has been reprinted nine times consecutively. The second edition (2002) introduces and analyzes research orientations and academic schools in contemporary political science, such as behavioralism, institutionalism, Marxism, normative theory, interpretive theory, etc., and provides a comprehensive review of their research methods and topics. From a philosophical perspective, it calls for dialogue rather than convergence; from the dimensions of ontology and epistemology, it offers a panoramic overview and holistic grasp; from case studies and real-life examples, it presents vivid and incisive insights, which are a distinctive feature of the book compared to similar works. The collaboration of renowned scholars from the UK and the US makes this book a best-selling and highly influential systematic textbook in the field.