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Political Science History & Theory

The Study of Politics

A Short Survey of Core Approaches

by (author) Greg Pyrcz

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
May 2011
Category
History & Theory, Reference
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442686960
    Publish Date
    May 2011
    List Price
    $28.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781442601437
    Publish Date
    May 2011
    List Price
    $45.95

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Description

The Study of Politics explores and addresses the implications of committing to specific principles and methodologies in political science research, while offering balanced assessments of the strengths and weaknesses of each method. Pyrcz also considers the assumptions regarding human agency inherent to each approach and attends more generally to the state of political science as a discipline.

Readers will gain a strong foundation in theoretical work and a greater appreciation for its practical value. The Study of Politics both challenges and enables students of politics and government to conduct research with a deeper awareness of the intellectual traditions underlying their work.

About the author

Greg Pyrcz is a Professor of Political Science at Acadia University.

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