Grand theories and ideologies in the social sciences / edited by Howard J. Wiarda.
| Other author | Wiarda, Howard J., 1939-2015 |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010. |
| Description | xi, 266 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Developmentalism then and now : the origins and resurgence of an enduring grand theory / Kelly Johnson -- Marxism, dependency, and the world systems approach : are they making a comeback? / Braden Stone -- Political culture : explanatory variable or residual category? / Holger Meyer -- Sociological approaches: old and new in political sociology / Ann P. Kryzanek -- Psychoanalysis and the study of political science / Shelliann Powell -- Institutions and institutionalism / Sonal Sahu -- Rational choice theory : why irrationality makes more sense for comparative politics / J.D.J. Nakaska -- Environmental and geographic determinism : Jared Diamond and his ideas / Sukhoon Hong -- Science or ideology? : sociobiology and its aftermath / Murat Bayar -- Neuronopolitics : the brainy approach to political science / Josh Dix -- Transitions to democracy : grand theory or grand idea? / Matt Clary -- Non-western and indigenous theories of change / Leah Langford. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009053368 |
| ISBN | 9780230103924 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0230103928 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | H61 .G653 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |