Abstract
The relationship between political science and the "real world" of public policy and politics has long been a complicated one. Current calls for more relevance in political science research echo back to the discipline's early days. This essay traces the intertwined history of practice and ivory tower, with specific attention to the rise of economics as a policy-engaged social science. A mini-case study of political scientists' involvement in contemporary health policymaking provides a concrete focus.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | 9 |
| Journal | Forum: A Journal of Applied Research in Contemporary Politics |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - Oct 14 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- General Social Sciences