A skin not a sweater: Ontology and Epistemology in Political Science

David Marsh, Selen A. Ercan, Paul Furlong

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Abstract

A broad-ranging and pluralistic textbook which highlights the rich variety of approaches to studying politics. Written by an international team of experts, this fully revised fourth edition offers cutting-edge coverage from fundamental to contemporary issues. Integrating guides to further reading and clear examples of how research methods can be applied, it enables readers to feel confident about taking their study of politics forward.

An ideal foundation for study and research in political science, this textbook will be essential to students at any stage of their degree. It serves as core reading on undergraduate and postgraduate political analysis, theory and method courses. In addition, in demonstrating how independent research is undertaken in political science, the book allows students and early career researchers to begin thinking about formulating their own research agendas.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTheory and Methods in Political Science
EditorsVivien Lowndes, David Marsh, Gerry Stroker
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Chapter11
Pages177-198
Number of pages22
Edition4
ISBN (Electronic)9781137603531
ISBN (Print)9781137603517
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2017

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