The Fundamentals of Political Science Research (Kellstedt Paul M.)(Paperback)

The Fundamentals of Political Science Research (Kellstedt Paul M.)(Paperback)

The third edition of the best-selling The Fundamentals of Political Science Research provides an introduction to the scientific study of politics. It offers the basic tools necessary for readers to become both critical consumers and beginning producers of scientific research on politics. The

Understanding Political Science Research Methods: The Challenge of Inference (Barakso Maryann)(Paperback)

This text starts by explaining the fundamental goal of good political science research--the ability to answer interesting and important questions by generating valid inferences about political phenomena. Before the text even discusses the process of developing a research question, the authors

How Baking Works: Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science (Figoni Paula I.)(Paperback)

An up-to-date, comprehensive guide to understanding and applying food science to the bakeshop. The essence of baking is chemistry, and anyone who wants to be a master pastry chef must understand the principles and science that make baking work. This book explains the whys and hows of every chemical

Data Science Programming All-In-One for Dummies (Mueller John Paul)(Paperback)

Your logical, linear guide to the fundamentals of data science programming Data science is exploding--in a good way--with a forecast of 1.7 megabytes of new information created every second for each human being on the planet by 2020 and 11.5 million job openings by 2026. It clearly pays dividends

Arslan (Engh M.J.)(Paperback / softback)

A classic of political science fictionArslan is a young Asian general who has conquered the USA and then the world, with a small town in Illinois as the capital of his new empire.Praised by the likes of Orson Scott Card and Samuel R. Delany, ARSLAN is a thoughtful but uncompromising work, one which

Political Science: A Global Perspective (Morlino Leonardo A.)(Paperback)

From the award-winning team behind the International Encyclopedia of Political Science Moving beyond mainstream 'traditional' approaches to bring you a new advanced-level introduction to political science. Political Science: A Global Perspective is a perfect introduction for postgraduates who

Political Ecology: A Critical Introduction (Robbins Paul)(Paperback)

An accessible, focused exploration of the field of political ecology The third edition of Political Ecology spans this sprawling field, using grounded examples and careful readings of current literature. While the study of political ecology is sometimes difficult to fathom, owing to its breadth and

Empirical Research and Writing: A Political Science Student's Practical Guide (Powner Leanne C.)(Paperback)

Political Research: Methods and Practical Skills (Halperin Sandra)(Paperback)

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

Theory and Methods in Political Science (Lowndes Vivien)(Paperback)

This leading text provides an ideal foundation for study and research in political science, bringing together renowned figures in the field to introduce the key approaches and methods used in the study of politics. The fully revised fourth edition features a considerable updating in the team of

The Oxford Handbook of Political Theory (Dryzek John S.)(Paperback)

Long recognized as one of the main branches of political science, political theory has in recent years burgeoned in many different directions. Close textual analysis of historical texts sits alongside more analytical work on the nature and normative grounds of political values. Continental and

Race and the Making of American Political Science (Blatt Jessica)(Paperback)

Race and the Making of American Political Science shows that changing scientific ideas about racial difference were central to the academic study of politics as it emerged in the United States. From the late nineteenth century through the 1930s, scholars of politics defined and continually

Research Methods in the Social Sciences (Frankfort-Nachmias Chava)(Paperback)

Using real-world examples, Research Methods in the Social Sciences illustrates the relevance of social sciences research in today's

Narratives in Social Science Research (Czarniawska Barbara)(Paperback)

Narratives in Social Science Research introduces students to the use of narrative methodology as a research tool. It offers a rigorous framework for the application of these devices within qualitative research. The book provides: An historical overview of the development of the narrative approach

Research Methods in the Social Sciences: An A-Z of key concepts(Paperback / softback)

Research Methods in the Social Sciences is a comprehensive yet compact A-Z for undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research across the social sciences, featuring 71 entries that cover a wide range of concepts, methods, and theories. Each entry begins with an accessible introduction

A Mathematics Course for Political and Social Research (Moore Will H.)(Paperback)

Political science and sociology increasingly rely on mathematical modeling and sophisticated data analysis, and many graduate programs in these fields now require students to take a math camp or a semester-long or yearlong course to acquire the necessary skills. Available textbooks are written for

The Handy Science Answer Book (Pittsburgh Carnegie Library of)(Paperback)

Informative, easy-to-use guide to everyday science questions, concepts and fundamentals celebrates its twenty-fifth year and over one million copies sold Science is everywhere, and it affects everything DNA and CRISPR. Artificial sweeteners. Sea level changes caused by melting glaciers

Foundations of European Politics - A Comparative Approach (De Vries Catherine E. (Professor of Political Science Professor of Political Science Bocconi University))(Paperback / softback)

The Tyranny of Science (Feyerabend Paul K.)(Paperback)

* Feyerabend was one of the most important philosophers of science of the second half of the 20th century. His most famous book, Against Method, was an international bestseller that sold hundreds of thousands of copies. * This book is based on one of the last texts he wrote, shortly before he

You Forever (Rampa Tuesday Lobsang)(Paperback)

In thirty lessons, Rampa teaches the fundamentals of the metaphysical sciences. Step-by-step instructions teach you how to see the etheric, auras, travel in the astral plane, develop clairvoyance, and much, much

Science in a Free Society (Feyerabend Paul)(Paperback)

No study in the philosophy of science created such controversy in the seventies as Paul Feyerabend's Against Method. In this work, Feyerabend reviews that controversy, and extends his critique beyond the problem of scientific rules and methods, to the social function and direction of science today

Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science (Tymann Paul)(Paperback)

Learn the essentials of computer science Schaum's Outline of Principles of Computer Science provides a concise overview of the theoretical foundation of computer science. It also includes focused review of object-oriented programming using

Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience - A Beginner's Guide (Gage Nicole M. (Associate Researcher Department of Cognitive Sciences University of California Irvine USA))(Paperback / softback)

How Economics Shapes Science (Stephan Paula)(Paperback)

The beauty of science may be pure and eternal, but the practice of science costs money. And scientists, being human, respond to incentives and costs, in money and glory. Choosing a research topic, deciding what papers to write and where to publish them, sticking with a familiar area or going into