Political Networks Editors' Introduction: A Relational Political Science

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 inPS, political science & politics Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 39 - 43
Main Authors McClurg, Scott D., Young, Joseph K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Cambridge University Press 01.01.2011
Subjects
Network Analysis
Political power
Political science
Politics
Social networks
Social Problems
Social Status
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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