The philosophy and methods of political science / Keith Dowding.

"A short, lively and innovative text, this book addresses the question of what constitutes good practice in a variety of political science methods and examines the philosophy that underpins them. It argues for a pluralistic approach that will deliver effective analysis and an in-depth understanding...

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Main Author: Dowding, Keith M. (Author)
Language:English
Published: London ; New York, NY : Palgrave, 2016.
Series:Political analysis (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Subjects:
Political science > Philosophy.
Political science > Methodology.
Political science > Research.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > General.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Reference.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Political Process > General.
Physical Description:xv, 280 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Format: Book

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