Doing Political Science and International Relations

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.

Autorentext

Heather Savigny is Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of East Anglia, UK.

Inhalt

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.