This APSA roundtable showcases recent research in interpretive political science, bringing together authors of new books in a conversation that will shed light on new directions in interpretive methods and methodologies. The books discussed utilize a variety of qualitative-interpretive methods, and address a range of substantive topics. The conversation will not only reveal the central themes and arguments of each text, but will also result in a larger discussion about the new directions suggested by each of these books. Among the topics covered will be the different ways each text examines a policy issue from a critical perspective, and what the responses to each text suggest for future directions in critical policy-related work.

Panelists include Samantha Majic (CUNY-John Jay College), Farah Godrej (UC, Riverside), Sarah Marusek (University of Hawaii, Hilo), Renee Cramer (Dickinson College), Daniel Kirsch (Northern Virginia Community College), and Osman Balkan (University of Pennsylvania).

The panel will take place from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET) in the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, room 414. The panel is open to APSA attendees.