Research methods in international relations / Christopher Lamont.

By:

Lamont, Christopher K [author]

Material type:

TextPublisher: Los Angeles : Sage, 2015Edition: 1st editionDescription: x, 189 pages ; 25 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781446286043
9781446286050

Subject(s):

International relations -- Research -- Methodology

DDC classification:

327.072 23

LOC classification:

JZ1234 .L36 2015

Contents:

Introduction -- 1. Research methods in international relations -- 2. Research questions and research design -- 3. Research ethics -- 4. Writing a literature review -- 5. Qualitative methods in international relations -- 6. Quantitative methods in international relations -- 7. Mixed methods research in international relations -- 8. Case study research in international relations -- 9. Field research in international relations -- 10. Writing up your research

Summary: This book guides you through the entirety of the research process in International Relations, from selecting a research question and reviewing the literature to field research and writing up. Covering both qualitative and quantitative methods in IR, it offers a balanced assessment of the key methodological debates and research methods within the discipline. The book: - Is specifically focussed on research methods used in International Relations. - Spans the entire research process from choosing a research question to writing up. - Provides practical research methods guidance. - Introduces you to broader methodological debates and brings together contemporary research from empirical and interpretive traditions. - Is packed with examples and suggestions for further reading. Research Methods in International Relations is essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking Research Methods courses in International Relations, Politics, Security and Strategic Studies.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 174-180) and index.

Introduction --
1. Research methods in international relations --
2. Research questions and research design --
3. Research ethics --
4. Writing a literature review --
5. Qualitative methods in international relations --
6. Quantitative methods in international relations --
7. Mixed methods research in international relations --
8. Case study research in international relations --
9. Field research in international relations --
10. Writing up your research

This book guides you through the entirety of the research process in International Relations, from selecting a research question and reviewing the literature to field research and writing up. Covering both qualitative and quantitative methods in IR, it offers a balanced assessment of the key methodological debates and research methods within the discipline.

The book:
- Is specifically focussed on research methods used in International Relations.
- Spans the entire research process from choosing a research question to writing up.
- Provides practical research methods guidance.
- Introduces you to broader methodological debates and brings together contemporary research from empirical and interpretive traditions.
- Is packed with examples and suggestions for further reading.

Research Methods in International Relations is essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking Research Methods courses in International Relations, Politics, Security and Strategic Studies.

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