| ID | 097627 |
| Title Proper | Scholasticism in political science |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mead, Lawrence M |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Criticism of trends in political science centers on specific methodologies-quantitative methods or rational choice. However, the more worrisome development is scholasticism-a tendency for research to become overspecialized and ingrown. I define that trend more closely and document its growth through increases in numbers of journals, organized sections in the American Political Science Association, and divisions within the APSA conference. I also code articles published in the American Political Science Review to show a growth in scholastic features in recent decades. The changes affect all fields in political science. Scholasticism serves values of rigor. To restrain it will require reemphasizing relevance to real-world issues and audiences. To do this should also help restore morale among political scientists. |
| `In' analytical Note | Perspectives on Politics Vol. 8, No. 2; Jun 2010: p453-464 |
| Journal Source | Perspectives on Politics Vol. 8, No. 2; Jun 2010: p453-464 |
| Key Words | Political Science ; Scholasticism ; Scholastic Trends |