The Fundamentals of Political Science Research

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Fundamentals of Political Science Research
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Paul M. Kellstedt
By (author) Guy D. Whitten
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:340
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 177
ISBN/Barcode 9781316642672
ClassificationsDewey:320.072
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Edition 3rd Revised edition
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 34 Tables, black and white; 21 Line drawings, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 26 July 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The third edition of the best-selling The Fundamentals of Political Science Research provides an introduction to the scientific study of politics. It offers the basic tools necessary for readers to become both critical consumers and beginning producers of scientific research on politics. The authors present an integrated approach to research design and empirical analyses whereby researchers can develop and test causal theories. They use examples from political science research that students will find interesting and inspiring, and that will help them understand key concepts. The book makes technical material accessible to students who might otherwise be intimidated by mathematical examples. This revised third edition features new 'Your Turn' boxes meant to engage students. The edition also has new sections added throughout the book to enhance the content's clarity and breadth of coverage.

Author Biography

Paul M. Kellstedt is Professor of Political Science at Texas A & M University. He is the author of The Mass Media and the Dynamics of Racial Attitudes (Cambridge, 2003), winner of Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government's 2004 Goldsmith Book Prize. In addition, he has published numerous articles in a variety of leading journals. He is the recently named editor-in-chief of Political Science Research and Methods, the flagship journal of the European Political Science Association. Guy D. Whitten is Professor of Political Science, as well as the Director of the European Union Center, at Texas A & M University. He has published a variety of articles in leading peer-reviewed journals. He is on the editorial boards of the American Journal of Political Science, Electoral Studies and Political Science Research and Methods.