Book Quote by Jeffrey C. Issac Editor-in-Chief Perspectives on Politics 12 2013
““Books are important, and so serious intellectual attention to them is important. While promplty published scholarly articles are also important, the book format remains the only format that allows scholars, in every field and from every prespective, to take the time and space to develop an argument in depth. Books are at the heart of political science. Important books help to create new research agendas.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Perspectives on Politics, Vol. 12, 2013
Books uniquely allow deep, sustained argumentation across disciplines, shaping political science research agendas.
In simple terms: Books enable deep, sustained scholarly argument.
Key Takeaway
Invest in reading for depth.
Themes
political science
scholarship
books
research
depth
Mood
analytical
academic
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When to use this quote
- graduate studies
- policy research
- teaching
- public discourse
Key Concepts
critical analysis
interdisciplinary study
academic writing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance books and articles?
- What deep argument will you develop?
A Different Perspective
Books are less immediate than articles.
