Opportunities and Challenges for New and Peripheral Political Science Communities: A Consolidated Discipline?

This book examines the institutionalization of political science in sixteen latecomer or peripheral countries in Europe, exploring how it responds to the challenges of the new millennium and diagnoses diversity among the country cases due to their take-off points and varied political and economic trajectories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 281 pages
Publication date: 17 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This expansive open-access book delves into a comprehensive examination of the institutionalization of political science in sixteen latecomer or peripheral countries across Europe. At its core, it explores the profound influence of political science as a discipline dedicated to democracy and its dynamic response to the myriad challenges of the new millennium. The book is structured through a unified theoretical framework of institutionalization, which serves as a foundation for the chapters that are meticulously researched and comparative in nature.

Through this comprehensive exploration, the book diagnoses a rich diversity among the country cases, stemming from their distinct take-off points and divergent political and economic trajectories. Each chapter offers valuable insights into the unique dynamics and challenges faced by these countries in their journey toward institutionalizing political science.

The book's findings shed light on the complex interplay between political institutions, social structures, and political practices, highlighting the ways in which these factors shape the development and functioning of democratic systems. It also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, drawing on insights from other fields such as sociology, economics, and history, to understand the complex dynamics of political change.

By providing a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the institutionalization of political science in these latecomer or peripheral countries, this book offers valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of political development in diverse contexts and promotes a deeper understanding of the role of political science in promoting democratic values and fostering social progress.

Weight: 391g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030790561
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022