Political science research in practice /
edited by Akan Malici and Elizabeth S. Smith.
- 2020.
- xv, 214 pages : ill. ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Why do we need a science of politics? / Elizabeth S. Smith and Akan Malici -- 2. How do we get a science of politics? / Akan Malici and Elizabeth S. Smith -- 3. The comparative case study method: "Uncivil Society" in the Arab uprisings / Zaid Eyadat -- 4. Field research: Navigating politically sensitive research in China / Katherine Palmer Kaup -- 5. Interviewing in political science research: Who resists injustice? / Kristina Thalhammer -- 6. Critical and interpretive research: Understanding torture's popularity in the United States / Brent J. Steele -- 7. Statistical research: Lack of citizenship, the Achilles' heel of Latino political power / Adrian D. Pantoja and Sarah Allen Gershon -- 8. Survey research: Religion and electoral behavior in the United States, 1936-2016 / Lyman A. Kellstedt and James L. Guth -- 9. Public policy and program evaluation: Does high school type affect college success? / David J. Fleming, Joshua M. Cowen, and Deven Carlson -- 10. Content analysis: Congressional communication through broadcast and new media / C. Danielle Vinson -- 11. Field experiments: Wired to mobilize: the effect of social networking messages on voter turnout / Holly Teresi and Melissa R. Michelson -- 12. Normative and ethical considerations of Political Science research / Elizabeth S. Smith and Akan Malici.