New approach demonstrating how social science can be successful, focusing on context, values, and power.

A new, hands-on approach to social inquiry for social scientists who wish to make a difference to policy and practice.

Discusses the state of the field of Political Science. This book talks about the usefulness of rational choice theory; the ethical limits of pluralism; the use

This book gathers an expert group of social scientists to showcase emerging forms of analysis and evaluation for public policy analysis. Each chapter highlights

Published with the support of the Academy for Social Sciences, this volume provides an illuminating look at topics of concern to everyone at the beginning of th