9780198820628-0198820623-Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills

ISBN-13: 9780198820628
ISBN-10: 0198820623
Edition: 3
Author: Sandra Halperin, Oliver Heath
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback 528 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780198820628
ISBN-10: 0198820623
Edition: 3
Author: Sandra Halperin, Oliver Heath
Publication date: 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Format: Paperback 528 pages

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Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills (ISBN-13: 9780198820628 and ISBN-10: 0198820623), written by authors Sandra Halperin, Oliver Heath, was published by Oxford University Press in 2020. With an overall rating of 4.0 stars, it's a notable title among other Research (Writing, Research & Publishing Guides, International & World Politics, Politics & Government) books. You can easily purchase or rent Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Research books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $14.36.

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Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills, the market leading textbook in political research methods, is essential reading for students taking a module in research methods as part of a politics or international relations degree. Its accessible, step-by-step approach covers the entire research methods process, equipping students with the necessary skills to successfully conduct their own independent study and research.

With coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods, the book begins by guiding readers on how to come up with a research question, and leads the reader right through to writing up a final report. The book also includes chapters on theory, methodology, and the philosophy of social science, which are fully revised for the third edition to include up-to-date 'real world' examples, such as Gerber and Green's survey on political attitudes or Wantchekon's study on clientelism in Benin. These sections help students to understand essential debates around research methods, as well as sharing practical guidance.

The easy to understand language and straightforward approach of Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills help students get to grips with particularly complex topics relating to epistemological, ontological and mythological research, and quantitative questions such as 'what is data?'.

The third edition reflects key areas of development in the field, such as the increased importance of ethics, and changes in digital research. The book is also enhanced with a range of engaging learning features including chapter summaries, end-of-chapter conclusions and questions, and a guide to further reading, created to reinforce students' understanding of research methods and further explore specific approaches to research.

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