Understanding American Legislatures: The Need for Interpretive-Qualitative Research (1) (Routledge Series on Interpretive Methods)

Synopsis

In this passionately argued book, James M. Curry introduces legislative scholars to the value and importance of interpretive research. His field guide for getting started on using an interpretive approach is designed so that the reader can understand a new methodological approach, not just new methods or “tools” within a singular approach.Weaving in his own story from student to scholar, Curry begins by demystifying the importance and value of interpretive research. He later provides background on what interpretive methodologies are and how they differ from the quantitative and positivist approaches that dominate the field. Focusing primarily on the study of the US Congress and the 50 American state legislatures, Curry employs Richard Fenno’s “soaking and poking” language as a bridge to the language of interpretivism, aiming to show legislative researchers how they can connect between the two and begin to use the richer terms of the latter in place of the former.Understanding American Legislatures is a must-read contribution to the study of legislatures and our discourse about methods in American politics.

Copyright:

2025

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Publisher Quality

Book Size:

114 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040360101

Related ISBNs:

9781003356899, 9781040360095, 9781032412122, 9781032412245

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

06/06/25

Copyrighted By:

James M. Curry. The right of James M. Curry to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Social Studies, Politics and Government

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