Political Science in Central-East Europe - Diversity and Convergence

The book will provide a comprehensive overview of political science in post-communist Central and Eastern Europe, including comparative overviews, country reports, and a chapter on the European Confederation of Political Science Associations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: Verlag Barbara Budrich

The book will provide a comprehensive survey of the recent development and current "state of the art" of political science in post-communist Central and Eastern Europe. It will encompass a range of insightful perspectives and analyses.

The first section of the book will consist of three comparative overviews. The first overview will explore the Political Science and Regime Change in East-Central Europe from the 20th to the 21st Century, examining the trends, patterns, and factors that have influenced political change in the region. The second overview will delve into Analytical and Normative Elements in Political Science Approaches: Is there a Specific Central-East European Pattern? This section will examine the unique approaches and methodologies employed in political science research in Central and Eastern Europe and explore whether there are any discernible patterns or trends that distinguish the region from other parts of the world. The third overview will focus on Political Science Associations in East-Central Europe: How Important, How Much International Cooperation? This section will examine the role of political science associations in the region, their impact on the discipline, and their level of international cooperation.

The second section of the book will consist of 20 detailed and comparable country reports. Each report will provide an in-depth analysis of a specific country in Central and Eastern Europe, covering various aspects of political science. The reports will include tables providing information on political science faculty, students with political science as a major, and the sub-fields taught at both state and private universities as of the end of 2008. The topics covered in the country reports will include Institutionalization of the discipline, achievements, deficits, prevailing approaches, and funding of research in the disciplines sub-fields. The reports will also examine curricula, admission regulation, and degree systems in political science teaching, national representation and international cooperation, public impact of the discipline, labor market, challenges, and opportunities.

The third section of the book will focus on the European Confederation of Political Science Associations. This chapter will provide an overview of the organization, its mission, and its activities. It will also explore the role of the European Confederation in promoting political science research and cooperation across the continent.

In conclusion, this book will be an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in understanding the complex dynamics of political science in post-communist Central and Eastern Europe. It will offer a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the recent development and current state of the art of political science in the region, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the discipline.

Weight: 720g
Dimension: 242 x 169 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783866492936