This book guides you through the entirety of the research process in International Relations, from selecting a research question and reviewing the literature to field research and writing up. Covering both qualitative and quantitative methods in IR, it offers a balanced assessment of the key methodological debates and research methods within the discipline.

The book:

• Is specifically focussed on research methods used in International Relations.
• Spans the entire research process from choosing a research question to writing up.
• Provides practical research methods guidance.
• Introduces you to broader methodological debates and brings together contemporary research from empirical and interpretive traditions.
• Is packed with examples and suggestions for further reading.

Research Methods in International Relations is essential reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking Research Methods courses in International Relations, Politics, Security and Strategic Studies.

About the Author
Christopher Lamont is Assistant Dean of E-Track Programs and is Associate Professor of International Relations at the Institute for International Strategy, Tokyo International University. He has taught a number of research methods classes, including Research Design, Methodologies in International Relations, Methodologies and Research Practice, and Research Methods for Area Studies. He holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Glasgow (2008) and MSc in International and European Politics from the University of Edinburgh (2005) and a BA in International Studies from the University of Mississippi. Previously, Dr. Lamont was Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Groningen (2011-2018) and prior to that he was an R.C.U.K. postdoctoral fellow in the Transitional Justice Institute at the University of Ulster (2009-2011). His research interests include human rights and transitional justice, and he has published widely on the subject, including his monograph, International Criminal Justice and the Politics of Compliance (Ashgate, 2010), numerous peer reviewed journal articles and edited volumes.

Reviews
Comprehensive in its approach and filled with practical examples, Research Methods in International Relations is certain to prove a valuable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate research methods classes. In particular, the author deserves great credit for the clarity of his explanations and the neutrality with which he addresses key methodological debates.
-- Assistant Professor James Brown,
A concise introduction to research methods in international relations, one that is particularly suitable for undergraduate students or beginner researchers... The accessible style allows the author to provide practical assistance to students dealing with common hurdles, such as writing good literature reviews and embarking on field research. -- Daniela Lai, Royal Holloway, University of London



Book Information
ISBN 9781446286050
Author Christopher Lamont
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
Publisher Sage Publications Ltd
Weight(grams) 650g