Research Methods in International Relations
- Christopher Lamont - Tokyo International University
This book guides you through the entirety of the research process in International Relations, from selecting a research question and reviewing the literature to field research and writing up. Covering both qualitative and quantitative methods in IR, it offers a balanced assessment of the key methodological debates and research methods within the discipline.
The book:
- Is specifically focussed on research methods used in International Relations.
- Spans the entire research process from choosing a research question to writing up.
- Provides practical research methods guidance.
- Introduces you to broader methodological debates and brings together contemporary research from empirical and interpretive traditions.
- Is packed with examples and suggestions for further reading.
Research Methods in International Relations is essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking Research Methods courses in International Relations, Politics, Security and Strategic Studies.
An excellent intro into the logic of IR research. Clear, accessible and comprehensive.
The book provides a brought and concise introduction to the different methodological approaches to study world politics. Very helpful book for students that start to work on their (BA) thesis.
This book is an essential reading for those who are doing research in IR. This is a difficult field for students and no clear, understandable text book exists. They are generally for more difficult to understand for a student who is beginning to research. One of the important merits of the book is that it provides examples for researchers on how to do what at which state. Therefore I am assigning this book as essential reading for those who are starting to do research in our area.
A very good, student-friendly introduction to IR methods, a kind of book which has been missing on the market.
