
The Oxford Handbook of Historical Institutionalism offers an authoritative and accessible state-of-the-art analysis of the historical institutionalism research tradition in Political Science. Devoted to the study of how temporal processes and events influence the origin and transformation of institutions that govern political and economic relations, historical institutionalism has grown considerably in the last two decades. With its attention to past, present, and potential future contributions to the research tradition, the volume represents an essential reference point for those interested in historical institutionalism. Written in accessible style by leading scholars, thirty-eight chapters detail the contributions of historical institutionalism to an expanding array of topics in the study of comparative, American, European, and international politics.
This volume investigates the evolution, methodologies, and current applications of historical institutionalism within the broader field of political science. Edited by Adam Sheingate, Orfeo Fioretos, and Tulia G. Falleti, the text compiles contributions from leading scholars to map how temporal processes and critical junctures shape the development of political and economic institutions. It serves as a comprehensive framework for understanding the trajectory of this research tradition over the past two decades.
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Experts identify this volume as a foundational reference for students and researchers navigating the complexities of institutional analysis. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is designed for scholars seeking a rigorous overview of the field's current state.
Page Count:
676
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191639842
ISBN-13:
9780191639845
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