"This book is...an exploration of the relationship between social science and philosophy, but, more specifically, ... focuses on the impact of representational philosophy on the discipline of political science as well as on social inquiry in general."
— Blog of the APA
"The reading of Wittgenstein’s writings is contentious, but close, detailed, and substantial."
— The Review of Politics
"This text will surely attract established and budding scholars of political science, political theory, and philosophy. . . . Highly recommended."
— Choice
“One of the most distinguished analysts of American political science provides a fresh, powerful, and coherent [book].”
— Perspectives on Politics
“Gunnell ultimately contributes to Wittgensteinian scholarship by reinforcing its significance to social sciences and will hopefully stimulate the emergence of new critical literature in the field of political studies.”
— Wittgenstein-Studien
"Gunnel ultimately contributes to Wittgensteinian scholarship by reinforcing its significance to social science and will hopefully stimulatethe emergence of new critical literature on the field of political studies."
— Buchbesprechungen
"Conventional Realism and Political Inquiry is a serious and important book. For those not up to speed with contemporary analytic philosophy, it provides generally excellent if necessarily abbreviated accounts (not summaries) and cogent critiques of major analytical thinkers. Gunnell forcefully advances an account of how philosophers and social scientists should think about their business."
— The Review of Metaphysics