Synopses & Reviews
<span style="font-style: italic;">Institutional Theory in Political Science</span> provides an in-depth analysis of contemporary institutional theory, an essential tool to understand the world of politics and government. <br /><br />Written by B. Guy Peters, a prominent expert in the field, the book argues that the new institutionalism comprises eight variations on the theme of institutional analysis. Through a series of questions, the author assesses the possibility of a unified theory within institutionalism and its potential as a paradigm for political science. <br /><br />This new edition incorporates the most recent developments in the research on the various institutionalisms. It also includes a new chapter that brings into the discussion themes of discursive politics and constructivism. Although the focus is on political science, attention is paid to institutionalism in other disciplines.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Institutional Theory in Political Science</span>, 3rd Edition, reflects the state of the field today while building on the foundations set in the previous editions. This unique work will be of value to anyone studying institutionalism, as well as political institutions, and public administration. >
Synopsis
Institutional Theory in Political Science provides an in-depth analysis of contemporary institutional theory, an essential tool to understand the world of politics and government.
Written by B. Guy Peters, a prominent expert in the field, the book argues that the new institutionalism comprises eight variations on the theme of institutional analysis. Through a series of questions, the author assesses the possibility of a unified theory within institutionalism and its potential as a paradigm for political science.
This new edition incorporates the most recent developments in the research on the various institutionalisms. It also includes a new chapter that brings into the discussion themes of discursive politics and constructivism. Although the focus is on political science, attention is paid to institutionalism in other disciplines.
Institutional Theory in Political Science, 3rd Edition, reflects the state of the field today while building on the foundations set in the previous editions. This unique work will be of value to anyone studying institutionalism, as well as political institutions, and public administration.
Table of Contents
Preface 1. Institutionalism Old and New2. The Roots of the New Institutionalism: Normative Institutionalism3. Rational Choice Theory and Institutional Theory4. The Legacy of the Past: Historical Institutionalism5. Empirical Institutionalism6. Ideas as the Foundation of Institutions: Discursive Institutionalism7. Sociological Institutionalism8. Institutions of Interest Representation9. International Institutionalism10. Conclusion: One Institutionalism or Many?