A comprehensive and accessible research methods textbook written specifically for students of politics, Empirical Political Analysis introduces a wide range of research techniques in a way that is suitable for anyone seeking a foundation for further study. With a balanced focus on quantitative and qualitative analysis, the book follows the research process from start to finish, offering a solid research foundation for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Adapting the successful US textbook by C. L. Brians, Lars Willnat, J. B. Manheim and R. C.

Rich, James Babb has made various sympathetic updates to the text, including examples from the UK, Europe and other countries. This book: Introduces two new chapters on discourse analysis and hermeneutics. Organises each chapter around several substantive questions, and includes research exercises, bulleted summary points, a list of key terms, and an annotated bibliography for more advanced discussions. Contains current qualitative and quantitative research examples from all fields of political science illustrate each chapter's topic. Students of politics will find this is the only introductory methods textbook which covers their field thoroughly and in depth with a wealth of up-to-date examples and useful exercises. Jarol B. Manheim is Professor of Media and Public Affairs and of Political Science at The George Washington University. Richard C.

Rich is Professor of Political Science at Virginia Polytechnic and State University. Lars Willnat is Professor in the School of Journalism at Indiana University. Craig Leonard Brians is Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Political Science at Virginia Polytechnic and State University. James Babb is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Newcastle.