Interpretive political science focuses on the meanings that shape actions and institutions, and the ways in which they do so. This Handbook explores the implications of interpretive theory for the study of politics. It provides the first definitive survey of the field edited by two of its pioneers. Written by leading scholars from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, the Handbook’s 32 chapters are split into five parts which explore:
the contrast between interpretive theory and mainstream political science;
the main forms of interpretive theory and the theoretical concepts associated with interpretive political science;
the methods used by interpretive political scientists;
the insights provided by interpretive political science on empirical topics;
the implications of interpretive political science for professional practices such as policy analysis, planning, accountancy, and public health.

With an emphasis on the applications of interpretive political science to a range of topics and disciplines, this Handbook is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners in the areas of international relations, comparative politics, political sociology, political psychology, and public administration.

解释型政治学关注的是形成行动和机构的意义，以及它们形成的方式。本手册探讨了解释学理论对政治学研究的影响。它提供了由两位先驱者编辑的该领域的首次权威调查。本手册的32个章节由来自不同学科背景的领先学者撰写，分为五个部分，分别探讨了：1:

解释理论与主流政治学之间的对比。

解释理论的主要形式以及与解释政治学相关的理论概念。

解释型政治学家使用的方法。

解释型政治学对经验性课题的见解。

解释型政治科学对专业实践的影响，如政策分析、规划、会计和公共卫生。

本手册强调解释型政治科学在一系列主题和学科中的应用，是国际关系、比较政治、政治社会学、政治心理学和公共管理领域的学生、学者和从业者的宝贵资源。