Harold Gosnell and the Chicago school of political science
https://doi.org/10.31249/poln/2023.03.12
Abstract
The article offers an overview of biography of the prominent American political scientist Harold Gosnell (1896–1997) and analysis of his contribution to the development of political science. Gosnell was one of the most prominent representatives of the Chicago School of Political Studies during the 1920 s – 1940 s. Following the program of creating a «new science on politics» declared by the leader of the Chicago School, Charles Merriam, Gosnell had a great influence on the development of empirical research tools in political science. In particular, he used experimental methods for the first time in the history of political science. Among the scientific problems considered by Gosnell, it is necessary to mention the study of electoral behavior, the phenomenon of political machines, the participation of blacks in the political life of the United States. Gosnell's contribution to the methodology of political research was essential to the success of the behavioralist turn in political science.
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