Research Methods in International Relations
A Guide for Students
Peter Gowan(Editor)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 5. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-415-47669-0 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first textbook specifically designed to introduce students of international relations and international politics to research methods. Written specifically for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, the book explains the key concepts, issues and methods involved in research in international relations. The book:
Guides students through the complexities of conducting research in international relations
Examines the key problems in choosing research design and strategies
Explains the specifics of research in a variety of areas from theoretical work to policy evaluation
Analayses a wide variety of methodological approaches
Contains practical advice on the preparation and writing of dissertations in international relations
Links each chapter to a companion website with web-based exercises
This is a unique and invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and scholars of international relations.
Guides students through the complexities of conducting research in international relations
Examines the key problems in choosing research design and strategies
Explains the specifics of research in a variety of areas from theoretical work to policy evaluation
Analayses a wide variety of methodological approaches
Contains practical advice on the preparation and writing of dissertations in international relations
Links each chapter to a companion website with web-based exercises
This is a unique and invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and scholars of international relations.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-415-47669-0 (9780415476690)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
London Metropolitan University, UK
Content
1. Introduction. The Main Themes of the Book Part 1: Designing Your Question And Identifying The Problems It Raises 2. Exploring Your Own Research Interests 3. What Kind of Dissertation? 4. Defining Your Initial Research Question 5. Identifying Your Key Strategic Problems in Solving Your Puzzle Part 2: The Search For Solutions 6. Exploring Theoretical Debates 7. Applying or Testing Theories 8. Analytical-Empirical Dissertations: Part 1: General Issues 9. Analytical-Empirical Dissertations: Part 2: Issues in Political Science and Economics 10. Policy Evaluation Part 3: Proving Your Case 11. Cause-Effect Relations: What Approach are You Using? 12. Theory Testing/ Development and Case Studies 13. Cross-Cultural Research and Reflexivity 14. How Valid is Your Evidence?