Some of the most important texts of behavioral revolution according to David Easton are as follows: 1. Regularities 2. Verification 3. Techniques 4. Quantification 5. Values 6. Systematisation 7. Pure Science 8. Integration. 1. Regularities: If observed properly, some uni-formities in human behaviour can be observed, discovered and found. These uniformities or regularities lead to […]
8 Important Texts of Behavioral Revolution According to David Easton
Explanation and Nature of Behaviouralism in Modern Political Theory
Behaviouralism cannot be easily defined and explained. As there are many behaviouralists, so are the definitions. Both as an intellectual tendency and academic movement, it has so many facets: a revolution, a reform movement, a mood, an approach and an attitude. As such, convergence is lacking on the meaning and definition of behaviouralism. The central […]
Evolution of Behavioural Outlook (Explained With Diagram)
Growth of behaviouralism is the outcome of varied reasons marked mainly by a dissatisfaction with prevailing historical descriptive, legal-formal, and normative perspectives. In 1908, Graham Wallas (Human Nature in Politics) and Arthur F. Bentley (The Process of Government) advocated psychological and group-oriented approaches. Walter Lippmann (Public Opinion) in 1922 took up the study of public […]