Concepts and Method in Social Science

<p>Careful work with concepts is a cornerstone of good social science methodology. <em>Concepts and Method in Social Science</em> 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.</p><p>In 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: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li> <strong>Part I : Sartori on Concepts and Methods</strong> – including an examination of the necessary logical steps in moving from conceptualization to measurement and the relationships among meanings terms and observations. </li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li> <strong>Part II: Extending the Sartori Tradition</strong> – eminent scholars analyse five key ideas in concept analysis: revolution culture democracy peasants and institutionalization within the context of the Sartori tradition. </li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li> <strong>Part III: In the Academy and Beyond</strong> – 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. </li> </ul><p><em>Concepts and Method in Social Science</em> is an accessible text that is well suited to advanced undergraduates and graduate students providing a distinct and coherent introduction to comparative political analysis.</p>