Political Networks

Political science is diverse in its methods, theories, and substantive interests. A quick perusal of our flagship journals reveals just how heterogeneous we are, with articles ranging from mathematical treatments of theoretical problems to textual exegesis of Plato, and qualitative studies of single...

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Published in:PS, political science & politics political science & politics, 2011-01, Vol.44 (1), p.39-43
Main Authors: McClurg, Scott D., Young, Joseph K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthropologists
Boundaries
Experiments
Philosophers
Psychologists
Sociologists
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Summary:Political science is diverse in its methods, theories, and substantive interests. A quick perusal of our flagship journals reveals just how heterogeneous we are, with articles ranging from mathematical treatments of theoretical problems to textual exegesis of Plato, and qualitative studies of single countries standing in contrast to quantitative analyses of experiments designed to mobilize voters. At times, the discipline's boundaries are so fuzzy that our territory is alternatively claimed by philosophers, anthropologists, economists, sociologists, and psychologists.
ISSN:1049-0965
1537-5935
DOI:10.1017/S1049096510001836