'A very useful and accessible text which delivers between two covers an in-depth introduction both to approaches and theories and to methods and research design. Its comprehensive coverage and user friendliness will make this new 3rd edition most attractive for students across a wide range of courses.' - Peter J. Katzenstein, Cornell University, USA 'An excellent introduction to theory and methods in which a distinguished group of scholars present and discuss eight theoretical approaches and seven methods for addressing key questions in Political Science. It will be valuable for both graduate and undergraduate students as well as faculty who want to gain a broad overview of contemporary Political Science and its historical roots.' - Elinor Ostrom, Indiana University, USA Review of previous edition: '[A]n excellent overview of modern political science...extremely useful...for introducing students to the complexities of theories and methods.' - Martin J. Smith, British Politics