Concepts and Method in Social Science: The Tradition of Giovanni Sartori

Collier, David

ISBN 10: 0415775787 / ISBN 13: 9780415775786

Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2009

2008. 1st Edition. Paperback. Demonstrates the crucial role of concepts, providing a contribution that draws both on the classic work of Giovanni Sartori and the writing of a younger generation of scholars. This book juxtaposes major writings of Sartori with other work that exemplifies important approaches to concept analysis. It introduces comparative political analysis. Editor(s): Collier, David; Gerring, John. Num Pages: 380 pages, 23 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables, 23 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JHBC; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 55. Weight in Grams: 584. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Codice articolo V9780415775786

Riassunto:

Careful work with concepts is a cornerstone of good social science methodology. Concepts and Method in Social Science demonstrates the crucial role of concepts, providing a timely contribution that draws both on the classic work of Giovanni Sartori and the writing of a younger generation of scholars.

In this volume, major writings of Sartori are juxtaposed with other work that exemplifies important approaches to concept analysis. The book is organized into three key sections:

• Part I : Sartori on Concepts and Methods – including an examination of the necessary logical steps in moving from conceptualization to measurement and the relationships among meanings, terms and observations.

• Part II: Extending the Sartori Tradition – eminent scholars analyse five key ideas in concept analysis: revolution, culture, democracy, peasants and institutionalization within the context of the Sartori tradition.

• Part III: In the Academy and Beyond – both an engaging autobiographical essay written by Giovanni Sartori and reflections from former students provide a unique context in which to situate this varied and rigorous discussion of concept analysis and qualitative methods.

Concepts and Method in Social Science is an accessible text that is well suited to advanced undergraduates and graduate students, providing a distinct and coherent introduction to comparative political analysis.

Informazioni sull'autore: David Collier, John Gerring

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Titolo: Concepts and Method in Social Science: The ...
Casa editrice: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Data di pubblicazione: 2009
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