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Discusses how political science works both sides of the policy equation in terms of its project, which is deemed "analytic & political, aloof & engaged, neutral & purposeful." Following a brief historical overview of the discipline's development, the nature of its audience is touched on. Two early-20th-century principles of political science are then considered: (1) Political science has an audience beyond itself. (2) Whether it reaches that audience hinges on support of its research. Rewarding, eg, via tenure, those political scientists successful at reaching the broader audience is urged. A brief example of the implications of Robert Dahl's audience for a tenure committee is provided. 10 References. J. Zendejas

Kim Quaile Hill (PS: Political Science and Politics, July 2004) seeks to
debunk five "myths about the physical sciences" that "pose notable hurdles for appreciating
the social sciences as legitimate scientific enterprise" (467). One of these myths is that
"the physical sciences have always been highly successful in explaining their subject
matter." Hill complains that political science students are "ignorant of the history of
science" and therefore they fail to "appreciate the differences between young and mature
scientific disciplines…. If students can appreciate that all sciences were once youthful—as
political science still is today—they will have a useful perspective by which to understand
why and how the knowledge base of our discipline is limited" (469).

This week we are looking at the Malvinas/Falklands War. Why did it happen? And what does it tell us about how dictators decide whether to launch military action?

This week we are taking a deep dive into online public shaming. Is shaming ever ethical? What are the consequences of public shaming? And how does OPS deprive an individual of due process?

Welcome to season 4 of UCL Uncovering Politics. This week we are examining the state of Russian politics, and its future, through a new book about the country's most prominent opposition activist, Alexei Navalny.

The digital revolution has given voice to millions of people, opening up the democratic conversation to much wider participation. However, the costs including misinformation, hate speech, and words inciting violence cannot be ignored.

Includes index. ; Bibliography: p. 408-409. ; Mode of access: Internet.