{"product_id":"concepts-and-method-in-social-science","title":"Concepts and Method in Social Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eCareful work with concepts is a cornerstone of good social science methodology. \u003cem\u003eConcepts and Method in Social Science\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart I : Sartori on Concepts and Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e – including an examination of the necessary logical steps in moving from conceptualization to measurement and the relationships among meanings, terms and observations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Extending the Sartori Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e – eminent scholars analyse five key ideas in concept analysis: revolution, culture, democracy, peasants and institutionalization within the context of the Sartori tradition. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart III: In the Academy and Beyond\u003c\/strong\u003e – 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConcepts and Method in Social Science\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible text that is well suited to advanced undergraduates and graduate students, providing a distinct and coherent introduction to comparative political analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252985319768,"sku":"9780415775779","price":248.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780415775779.jpg?v=1768631430","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/concepts-and-method-in-social-science","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}