In the last decade, a new research agenda has emerged in
political science. Under the broad rubric of “micro-politics” research, these studies focused on the close range analysis of a gamut of questions such asrebel group behavior, popular enactment of genocidal violence, reconciliatory
or peace-making behaviors, and democratic citizenship.
Combining various
methodological strategies, these studies refocused attention on the non-elites
(the “little people”) as the central object of inquiry. Local level dynamics-local histories, institutions, power struggles, and community-based networks-played an important role in these explanatory frameworks. This
Editorial note sketches a broad overview of this agenda not only because it has
attracted prominent scholars and enjoyed rapid growth within the discipline,
but also because it holds substantial promise for the future of political
science.
No comments:
Post a Comment