Organisation profile

The Institute of Political Science (IPW) is responsible for all matters related to research, teaching and the study of political science. As part of the School of Public Affairs, the IPW's main objective is to consistently offer high-quality teaching course for various degree programs. Moreover, the Department promotes research as well as internationally visible publications across a broad range of topics. The research activities of the Institute’s members are documented on the webpage of the Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD). For updates on public lectures and conferences, please consult the CSD`s website ZDEMO.

Main research areas

Die Forschungsaktivitäten der IPW Mitarbeiter*innen sind dabei am Zentrum für Demokratieforschung (ZDEMO) konzentriert. Aktuelle Hinweise auf Vorträge und Konferenzen in den Teilbereichen der Politikwissenschaft finden sich daher auf den Seiten des ZDEMO.

Im "Tuesday Seminar" stellen Mitglieder des Instituts und von auswärts geladene Gäste ihre aktuellen Forschungs- oder Buchprojekte vor und stellen sie zur kritischen, aber fairen Diskussion unter Kolleginnen und Kollegen. Studierende sind herzlich dazu eingeladen! 

Teaching

  • PHD-Summerschool
  • Politikberatung
  1. Published

    Introduction: Political Parties in Changing Democracies

    Müller-Rommel, F., 2016, Party Politics and Democracy in Europe: Essays in honour of Peter Mair. Müller-Rommel, F. & Casal Bertoa, F. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 1-16 16 p. (West European politics series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  2. Published

    Introduction: Perspectives on Democracy

    Müller-Rommel, F. & Geißel, B., 01.06.2020, In: Politische Vierteljahresschrift. 61, 2, p. 225-235 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Introduction: The Grand Coalition 2005-2009-a Single Episode or a Turning Point?

    Bolgherini, S. & Grotz, F., 2010, Germany after the Grand Coalition: Governance and Politics in a Turbulent Environment (Europe in Transition: the Nyu European Studies). Bolgherini, S. & Grotz, F. (eds.). Palgrave Macmillan, p. 1-14 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  4. Published

    Introduction

    Heinelt, H. & Münch, S., 21.01.2018, Handbook of European Policies: Interpretive Approaches to the EU. Heinelt, H. & Münch, S. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 1-16 16 p. ( Handbooks of research on public policy).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Introduction

    Heinelt, H. & Münch, S., 26.01.2018, Handbook of European Policies: Interpretive Approaches to the EU. Heinelt, H. & Münch, S. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 1-16 16 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  6. Published

    Introduction: In search of a new understanding of innovation in public governance. Facing the crisis challenges

    Kohtamäki, N., Peuker, E. & Zaun, N., 06.09.2024, Innovative Public Governance in Times of Crisis. Kohtamäki, N., Peuker, E. & Zaun, N. (eds.). Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, p. 7-17 11 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  7. Published

    In the name of God and Christianity: mapping parties’ and candidates’ religious communication in Latin America

    Schwörer, J. & Fernández-García, B., 06.2023, In: Religion, State and Society. 51, 2, p. 131-152 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Interrogating urban crisis: Cities in the governance and contestation of austerity

    Bayirbag, M. K., Davies, J. S. & Münch, S., 01.07.2017, In: Urban Studies. 54, 9, p. 2023–2038 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Interrogating the city: Comparing locally distinct crisis discourses

    Barbehön, M. & Münch, S., 01.07.2017, In: Urban Studies. 54, 9, p. 2072–2086 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Interpretative Policy-Analyse: Eine Einführung

    Münch, S., 2016, 1 ed. Wiesbaden: Springer VS. 169 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch