Savigny / Marsden Doing Political Science and International Relations

Theories in Action
1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-0-230-34413-6
Verlag: Macmillan Education
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Ebook (PDF)

Reihe: Political Analysis

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.

Zielgruppe

Lower undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Savigny, Heather

Marsden, Lee

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

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.