Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
"Innovative, sophisticated but accessible, and successfully spanning global and domestic politics, this wonderful new introduction to political science uses well-selected case studies to illuminate a wide range of theories and approaches from comparative politics, international relations, and beyond." -- Jonathon W. Moses, NTNU, Trondheim
Review
"Innovative, sophisticated but accessible, and successfully spanning global and domestic politics, this wonderful new introduction to political science uses well-selected case studies to illuminate a wide range of theories and approaches from comparative politics,international relations,and beyond." - Jonathon W. Moses, NTNU, Trondheim"An extraordinary achievement. Theoretically driven yet issue focused, this innovative textbook sets a new benchmark in introducing political science and international relations challenging assumptions and breaking boundaries all the way." - Stuart Croft, Warwick University"Innovative and accessible, this important text provides an essential starting point for students of political science and IR - helpfully pointing up throughout the links between the two - focusing on what we study, and why and how." - David Marsh, Australian National University
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
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.
Table of Contents
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