Routledge Studies in Experimental Political Science

Advisory Board: Howard Lavine (University of Minnesota), Joshua Tucker (NYU), Rick Wilson (Rice University), Elizabeth Zechmeister (Vanderbilt University)

Political scientists are increasingly using experiments to study important political and social phenomena.　 The logic of experimentation makes it an appealing and powerful methodological tool that enables scholars to establish causality and probe into the mechanisms underlying observable regularities. Experiments, because of their transparency, also enable researchers to communicate their findings to a broad audience.　 Although highly technical knowledge is not necessary for understanding the gist of experiments, experiments must be designed, administered, and analyzed with care and attention to detail.　

The Routledge Studies in Experimental Political Science was developed to publish books that educate readers about the appropriate design and interpretation of experiments and books that showcase innovative and important applications of experimental work. We are particularly interested in scholarly monographs, but proposals for edited volumes will also be considered.

The series will showcase experimental work in political science in at least two ways:

1. Pedagogy: Books that provide pedagogical guidance on the design, administration, and analysis of experiments, particularly tailored for a political science audience.　 Such books would be targeted at advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members.
2. Applications: Books that use experimental methods, particularly innovative experimental methods, to understand important causal relationships in political and social settings.