| ID | 086453 |
| Title Proper | Constructivist methods |
| Other Title Information | plea and manifesto for pluralism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lupovici, Amir |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | My aim in this article is to improve the methodology of the modernist constructivist approach and to provide a more coherent, rigid, and systematic constructivist framework for research. I do this by combining the methods of process tracing, discourse analysis, and counterfactuals. In addition, I aim to provide clearer methodological criteria for the evaluation of constructivist research by modifying some of the positivist criteria and adding the criterion of contextual validity. I assert that a more coherent methodology will strengthen and improve constructivist study and may contribute to better communication between constructivist and positivist scholars. |
| `In' analytical Note | Review of International Studies Vol. 35, No. 1; Jan 2009: p.195-218 |
| Journal Source | Review of International Studies Vol. 35, No. 1; Jan 2009: p.195-218 |
| Key Words | Constructivist Methods ; Manifesto ; Pluralism ; Coherent Methodology ; Positivist Scholars |