{"product_id":"methods-in-analytical-political-theory-paperback-9781107491700","title":"Methods in Analytical Political Theory (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107491700","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMethods in Analytical Political Theory\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA guide to methods in analytical political theory, offering concrete advice and clear examples of good and bad practice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAdrian Blau (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107491700, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 May 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e344 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15 x 1.8 cm, 0.49 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis is the first book to explain how to use key methods in analytical political theory. The methods discussed include contractualism, reflective equilibrium, positive political theory, thought experiments and ideological analysis. Many discussions of political theory methods describe and justify these methods with little or no discussion of their application, emphasizing 'what is' and 'why do' over 'how to'. This book covers all three. Each chapter explains what kinds of problems in political theory might require researchers to use a particular method, the basic principles behind the method being proposed, and an analysis of how to apply it, including concrete principles of good practice. The book thus summarizes methodological ideas, grouped in one place and made accessible to students, and it makes innovative contributions to research methods in analytical political theory.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction: a 'how-to' approach Adrian Blau\u003cbr\u003e 2. How to write analytical political theory Robert E. Goodin\u003cbr\u003e 3. Thought experiments Kimberley Brownlee and Zofia Stemplowska\u003cbr\u003e 4. Reflective equilibrium Carl Knight\u003cbr\u003e 5. Contractualism Jonathan Guong\u003cbr\u003e 6. Moral sentimentalism Michael L. Frazer\u003cbr\u003e 7. Realism Robert Jubb\u003cbr\u003e 8. Realistic idealism David Schmidtz\u003cbr\u003e 9. Conceptual analysis Johan Olsthoorn\u003cbr\u003e 10. Positive political theory Alan Hamlin\u003cbr\u003e 11. Rational choice theory Brian Kogelmann and Gerald Gaus\u003cbr\u003e 12. Interpreting texts Adrian Blau\u003cbr\u003e 13. Comparative political thought Brooke Ackerly and Rochana Bajpai\u003cbr\u003e 14. Ideological analysis Jonathan Leader Maynard\u003cbr\u003e 15. How to do a political theory PhD Keith Dowding and Robert E. Goodin.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Political science \u0026amp; theory [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Political science \u0026amp; theory\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Political%20science%20\u0026amp;%20theory%20%5BJPA%5D%22\"\u003eJPA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46001345233176,"sku":"9781107491700","price":29.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107491700i.jpg?v=1696754731","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/methods-in-analytical-political-theory-paperback-9781107491700","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}