(g) Analyze the differences between
historical and institutional
approaches to the study of Political
Science,
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Answer:
Approaches to the study of Political ScienceExplanation:
Most authors do not make a distinction between the term approach and method
to the study of political science as they are synonyms. However in view of Dr J C
Johari, „an approach is a way of looking at and then explaining a given phenomenon
which includes everything related to the collection and selection of evidence
necessary for investigation and analysis of hypotheses. Methods on the other hand is a
way of organising a theory for application to data. According to Salvadori, method
refers to the technical devices used for gathering data and the points of view of the
specialists. According to Van Dyke, “approaches consist of criteria for selecting
problems and relevant data whereas methods are procedures for getting and utilising
data”. Accordingly approaches to the study of political science may be classified
under two categories: the traditional approach and the modern approach.
Answer:
Historical approach believes that political phenomena could be understood better with the help of historical factors like age, place, situations etc. ... Institutional approach lays stress on the study of political institutions and structures like executive, legislature, judiciary, political aprties, interests groups etc.