POLSCI 791: State of the Discipline - Fall 2009 (40036)
An Experimental Political Science PhD Gateway Class
UMass Amherst, Department of Political Science | Dr. Stuart W. Shulman
Class meets on Mondays, 5:00-7:30 pm,  in Thompson Tower #620

What is Political Science? "Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior. Political science subfields include political theory, political philosophy, political ideology, political economy, policy studies and analysis, comparative politics, international relations, and a host of related fields. Political scientists use both humanistic and scientific perspectives and tools and a variety of methodological approaches to examine the process, systems, and political dynamics of all countries and regions of the world." Source: APSA

The reading and faculty visitor list is a work-in-progress The course blog (home) APSR Centennial Issue Interactive Table of Contents 100(4) (.pdf) The American Political Science Association (APSA): Membership | Organized Sections The International Studies Association (ISA): Membership | Organized Sections Foundations of Political Theory (home page) The Society for Political Methodology (home page) Information Technology & Politics Section (home page)

"The Island of Research"

Can you name these influential figures?