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Research Division

Political Theory and Discourse

A row of people sat at a table at political summit with microphones and papers on the desk

We combine research in ideology, discourse analysis and analytic political theory

Our expertise of political theory covers a vast array of topics, ranging from the history of political thought to normative policy analysis, from discourse theory to normative social choice theory.

We are interested in whether disgorging the benefits of historical wrongdoing is an attractive strategy, the relevance of inscription for democratic theory and practice, the ethics of childcare benefits and subsidies, and the consequences of volcanic activity on the risk assessment of air transportation.

We also contribute to three departmental methods working groups: mixed-methods research, data science & quantitative political methodology, and evidence & public policy. The methods working groups encourage collaboration across research divisions based on shared methodological interests and facilitate interdisciplinary research. They promote the representation of the full spectrum of empirical approaches in our political science research and teaching.

To discover which methods working group a division member belongs to, please read their profiles listed below: 

Head of Research Division

Professor Paul Bou-Habib

Professor Paul Bou-Habib

Head of Research Division

Department of Government, University of Essex

Paul contributes to the mixed methods working group.

Our members

Dr James Christensen

Dr James Christensen

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

James contributes to the evidence and public policy methods working group.
Professor Jason Glynos

Professor Jason Glynos

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

Jason contributes to the evidence and public policy methods working group.
Professor David Howarth

Professor David Howarth

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

David leads the evidence and public policy methods working group.
Professor Moya Lloyd

Professor Moya Lloyd

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

Moya contributes to the evidence and public policy methods working group.
Dr Laura Montanaro

Dr Laura Montanaro

Member

Department of Government, University of Essex

Laura contributes to the mixed methods working group.
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Head of Research Division Professor Paul Bou-Habib
Department of Government, University of Essex
Departmental Director of Research Professor Han Dorussen
Department of Government, University of Essex
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