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Government and Opposition Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1965 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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