The Political Theory Question in Political Science, 1956–1967

Despite the postwar rise of behavioralism in political science, the Review gave surprising prominence to traditional political theory during Harvey C. Mansfield's ten-year term as editor (1956–1965), all the more striking for the prominence of Leo Strauss and his students during the first half...

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Published inThe American political science review Vol. 100; no. 4; pp. 531 - 537
Main Author KETTLER, DAVID
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01.11.2006
Subjects
Advantages
American philosophy
Archives
Bargaining
Bargaining theory
Behavioral Science Research
Behavioral Sciences
Behaviourism
Discipline
Editing
Editorials
Editors
Exile
Legacies
Longitudinal studies
Mansfield, Harvey C Jr
Negotiation
Philosophers
Philosophy
Political history
Political philosophy
Political revolutions
Political Science
Political theory
Politics
Research fellowships
Resistance (Psychology)
Separation of powers
Social sciences
Strauss, Leo
Students
Tenure
The Evolution of Political Science Essays
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Summary:Despite the postwar rise of behavioralism in political science, the Review gave surprising prominence to traditional political theory during Harvey C. Mansfield's ten-year term as editor (1956–1965), all the more striking for the prominence of Leo Strauss and his students during the first half of this period. This article considers several factors that help explain the surprising recognition given this subfield and its unexpected bargaining power.
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1537-5943
DOI:10.1017/S0003055406062393