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Aims and Scope
Political Theory is a bimonthly peer-reviewed academic journal covering political science. Lawrie Balfour (University of Virginia) has been the editor-in-chief since 2016. From 2005 to 2012 the journal's editor-in-chief was Mary G. Dietz (Northwestern University); she was succeeded by Jane Bennett (Johns Hopkins University). Joshua Foa Dienstag (University of California, Los Angeles), Elisabeth Ellis (University of Otago, and Davide Panagia (University of California, Los Angeles) became editors in 2021. The journal was established in 1973 and is published by SAGE Publications. Less
Political Theory Key Metrics
CiteScore 
2.2
H-Index
65
SJR
Q1History
SNIP
3.15
Topics Covered on Political Theory
Liberalism
Islamic philosophy
Popular sovereignty
Political philosophy
Body politic
Human rights
Critical theory
Democratic theory
Moral character
Spontaneous order
Land grabbing
Political Theory Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1973 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on Political Theory
How long has Political Theory been actively publishing? 
Political Theory has been in operation since 1973 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Political Theory?
Political Theory published with a Bi-monthly frequency.
How many articles did Political Theory publish last year?
In 2023, Political Theory publsihed 75 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Political Theory?
For Political Theory, eISSN is 1552-7476 and pISSN is 0090-5917.
What is Citescore for Political Theory?
Citescore for Political Theory is 2.2.
What is the H Index for Political Theory ?
H Index for Political Theory is 65.
What is SNIP score for Political Theory?
SNIP score for Political Theory is 3.15.
What is the SJR for Political Theory?
SJR for Political Theory is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Political Theory?
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC is the publisher of Political Theory.
