Doing Political Science and International Relations: Theories in Action

ISBN-13: 9780230245860 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 272 str.

Heather Savigny; Lee Marsden

Opis

This book provides anew 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."

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

HEATHER SAVIGNY is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of East Anglia, UK.

LEE MARSDEN is Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of East Anglia, UK.

Blurb

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.

Key benefits:

- shows how to apply and critique theories with confidence
- provides the complete analytical toolkit needed to study Politics and International Relations
- incorporates case studies and examples from around the world