Politics and Policy Teaching Titles

Qualitative comparative methods - and specifically controlled qualitative comparisons - are central to the study of politics. Yet there are few guides for how to conduct non-controlled comparative research. This volume brings together chapters from more than a dozen leading methods scholars from across the discipline of political science, diversifying the repertoire of comparative methods available to students of politics. They offer clear suggestions for what kinds of comparisons might be possible, why they are useful, and how to execute them.

Reconsiders the design and execution of field research and explores its role in producing knowledge. First, it offers an empirical overview of fieldwork in the discipline. Second, the book demonstrates the analytic benefits of fieldwork, showing how it contributes to our understanding of politics. Finally, it provides practical guidance, with chapters on preparing for field research, operating in the field, making analytic progress while collecting data, and on data collection techniques including archival research, interviewing, ethnography and participant observation, surveys, and field experiments.

Drawing on the experience of both case study researchers and policy practitioners, this book explores key issues of methodology and practice--How does one prepare a rigorous case study? When can causal inferences reasonably be drawn from a single case? When and how can policy-makers reasonably presume that a demonstrably successful intervention in one context might generate similarly impressive outcomes elsewhere, or if massively 'scaled up'?

Examines the advances and distinctive contributions that comparative-historical analysis (CHA) has made to theory generation and the explanation of large-scale outcomes that newer approaches often regard as empirically intractable. CHA's enduring influence stems from its attention to process and its commitment to empirically grounded, deep case-based research. Chapters explore new research programs, analytic tools, and approaches inspired by CHA work.

Covers twenty substantive facets of federalism important for understanding contemporary issues of federalism and federation, such as power distribution, second chambers, high courts, intergovernmental relations, fiscal federalism, multinational federalism, conflict resolution, indigenous peoples, gendered federalism, and secession. Also included are case-study examples for teaching about federalism in Germany, India, Nigeria, Switzerland, and the United States.

This comprehensive guide captures important trends in international relations pedagogy, paying particular attention to innovations in active learning and student engagement for the contemporary International Relations (IR) classroom. This book is organized into three sections: IR course structures and goals; techniques and approaches to the classroom; and assessment and effectiveness.

Offers diverse perspectives on current research methods and emerging developments in the field. Empirical chapters guide the reader through the research process, including scope and methods, concepts, data and techniques, and tools and applications. Illustrative case studies and research models also provide guidance on how and when to use these tools, including how to evaluate research at the start and end of projects. Furthermore, it examines how to publish research and provides advice on how to manage a research team.

ONLY IN PRINT. Demystifies the process of doing research, while helping readers develop a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and limitations of different methods and methodologies. It explores the breadth of IR research today, from the long-lasting impact of colonialism to migration policy; climate change negotiations to international aid. Covering the most cutting-edge methodological developments, including critical realism, feminist, and postcolonial approaches, it helps you understand and apply research methods in world politics.

Explores innovative approaches to teaching and learning in International Relations in an era of globalization, disruption, and pandemic.

Written by an editor of the journal Comparative Political Theory, this book shares advice about how to design a political theory course, including selecting reading materials, writing lectures, making assignments, and creating experiences for students. More than a how-to manual, the book also shows how political theorists may profitably stage conversations between American, Chinese, European, and Indian political thinkers.

Applied case studies on teaching public administration and in-depth analyses of critical pedagogical concepts illuminate the diverse and multidisciplinary approaches to public administration across the globe, as well as emphasizing the widely contested nature of its teaching. Contributions from field professionals explore questions of accreditation, curriculum design, assessment, innovation, and practice.

ONLY IN PRINT. This forward-thinking book examines the future of public policy as a discipline, both as it is taught and as it is practiced. Chapters present data on what is taught in policy schools, using survey results from schools of public policy to assess pedagogical scope and adequacy. The book also considers policy work in government, and whether theory matches practice.

The world of policy represents the confluence of a number of intellectual strands in which the clinician brings science together with intuition and uses his or her experience to interpret the evidence and make recommendations for treatment. This important volume brings together leading scholars to explore the "how" of thinking about policy - the questions, values, judgments and experience the analyst brings to bear.

Addresses the challenges of using games and simulations in the political science classroom, both online and in person. Each chapter offers a game or simulation that politics teachers can use to teach course concepts and explains ways to execute it effectively. In addition, the authors in this volume make a proactive case for games and simulations. Each chapter offers research to evaluate the effectiveness of the activity and pedagogical design best practices.

These timeless games are the perfect complement to a core textbook in American government - covering key topics like the Constitution, the Supreme Court, Congress, political participation, campaigns and elections, the federal bureaucracy, the social contract, social movements, and public opinion. Each game is designed to be easily inserted into courses (usually a single class session). Games are designed so that students will be ready to play after minimal preparation and with little prior knowledge; instructors do not need to design or prepare any additional materials.

A comprehensive guide explaining how to create simulations of international relations for the purposes of both teaching and research. Starting with a typology of simulations, they present a framework for selecting the most suitable one for a given teaching situation, based on academic setting, goals, costs, and other practical considerations. They then provide step-by-step instructions for creating simulations, and they explain how to reinforce learning and foster critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and other essential skills.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the most expansive and widely viewed fictional narrative in the history of cinema. The MCU is a deeply political universe. Intentionally or not, the MCU sends fans scores of messages about a wide range of subjects related to government, public policy, and society. The MCU is not only a product of contemporary politics, but many of its stories seem to be direct responses to the problems of the day--racial injustice, environmental catastrophe, political misinformation, and inequality.

Addressing timely issues with analytical bite, Drezner looks at how well-known theories from international relations might be applied to a war with zombies. Exploring the plots of popular zombie films, songs, and books, Theories of International Politics and Zombies predicts realistic scenarios for the political stage in the face of a zombie threat and considers how valid--or how rotten--such scenarios might be.

Movies and television series are excellent tools for teaching political science and international relations. Understanding how stories in Campbell discusses how various films in five genres reflect or comment on political themes and ideas, using constructivist and feminist political theory to examine the development of the political discourse in these films.

Science fiction and fantasy screenwriters and showrunners suffuse their scripts with real-world ideas of empire, war, civilization, and culture, lending episodes a compelling intricacy and contemporary resonance. Dyson examines the fictional but deeply political realities of three television shows: Star Trek, Game of Thrones, and Battlestar Galactica.

Providing an insightful and comprehensive introduction to the world of journal publishing within the fields of political science and international relations, this book offers in-depth guidance to maximize the likelihood of publishing success. Using their extensive experience as journal editors, Marijke Breuning and John Ishiyama also include crucial advice on how to select an appropriate journal, revise manuscripts, and how to increase the impact of published work.

ONLY IN PRINT. Writing an introduction, coming up with effective headings and titles, presenting a conclusion, and the important steps of editing and revising are covered with class-tested advice and know-how in this book. In addition to using updated examples of student topics that pull from both American government and international relations, Baglione also includes examples of actual student writing to show readers how someone "just like them" accomplished tasks while writing their papers.