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Academic studies of the political groups of the European Parliament
Academic studies of the political groups of the European Parliament refers to the studies of those groups by academics, the methods that they use and the conclusions that they reach.
Academic studies of the political groups of the European Parliament refers to the studies of those groups by academics, the methods that they use and the conclusions that they reach.
American politics
American politics is an area of study within the academic discipline of political science.
American politics is an area of study within the academic discipline of political science.
Anti-elitism
Anti-elitism includes the idea that all people are equal, therefore any ideas or notions of superiority held by one group or another, are considered by anti-elitists to be non-sense.
Anti-elitism includes the idea that all people are equal, therefore any ideas or notions of superiority held by one group or another, are considered by anti-elitists to be non-sense.
Biopower
"Biopower" is a term coined by French scholar, historian and social theorist Michel Foucault.
"Biopower" is a term coined by French scholar, historian and social theorist Michel Foucault.
Bureau-shaping model
Bureau-shaping is a rational choice model of bureaucracy and a response to budget-maximization model.
Bureau-shaping is a rational choice model of bureaucracy and a response to budget-maximization model.
Bureaucracy
A bureaucracy is an organization of non-elected officials of a government or organization who implements the rules, laws, and functions of their institution.
A bureaucracy is an organization of non-elected officials of a government or organization who implements the rules, laws, and functions of their institution.
Chantal Mouffe
Chantal Mouffe (born 1943 in Charleroi, Belgium) is a Belgian political theorist.
Chantal Mouffe (born 1943 in Charleroi, Belgium) is a Belgian political theorist.
Circulation of elite
The Circulation of elite is a theory of regime change described by Italian social scientist Vilfredo Pareto.
The Circulation of elite is a theory of regime change described by Italian social scientist Vilfredo Pareto.
Class conflict
Class conflict, frequently referred to as class warfare or class struggle, is the tension or antagonism which exists in society due to competing socioeconomic interests between peopl...
Class conflict, frequently referred to as class warfare or class struggle, is the tension or antagonism which exists in society due to competing socioeconomic interests between peopl...
Collective action
Collective action is the pursuit of a goal or set of goals by more than one person.
Collective action is the pursuit of a goal or set of goals by more than one person.
Core-periphery
Core-periphery theory is based on the notion that as one region or state expands in economic prosperity, it must engulf regions nearby to ensure ongoing economic and political success.
Core-periphery theory is based on the notion that as one region or state expands in economic prosperity, it must engulf regions nearby to ensure ongoing economic and political success.
Cultural imperialism
Cultural imperialism is the domination of one culture over another.
Cultural imperialism is the domination of one culture over another.
Deep politics
Deep politics is a phrase coined by researcher and academic Peter Dale Scott, which he describes thus; :“My notion of deep politics… posits that in every culture and society there are facts wh...
Deep politics is a phrase coined by researcher and academic Peter Dale Scott, which he describes thus; :“My notion of deep politics… posits that in every culture and society there are facts wh...
Digital era governance
In the public administration debate about New Public Management, the concept of digital era governance is claimed by Patrick Dunleavy, Helen Margetts and their co-authors as replacing NPM since ...
In the public administration debate about New Public Management, the concept of digital era governance is claimed by Patrick Dunleavy, Helen Margetts and their co-authors as replacing NPM since ...
Dual loyalty
In politics, dual loyalty is loyalty to two separate interests that potentially conflict with each other.
In politics, dual loyalty is loyalty to two separate interests that potentially conflict with each other.
Economic confidence model
The economic confidence model is an economic cycle theory by Martin A. Armstrong.
The economic confidence model is an economic cycle theory by Martin A. Armstrong.
Economic Confidence Model
Economic Confidence Model is an economic cycle theory by Martin A. Armstrong.
Economic Confidence Model is an economic cycle theory by Martin A. Armstrong.
Effective number of parties
The effective number of parties is a concept which provides for an adjusted number of political parties in a country's party system.
The effective number of parties is a concept which provides for an adjusted number of political parties in a country's party system.
Elite theory
In political science and sociology, elite theory is a theory of the state which seeks to describe and explain the power relationships in contemporary society.
In political science and sociology, elite theory is a theory of the state which seeks to describe and explain the power relationships in contemporary society.
Elitism
Elitism is the belief or attitude that some individuals, who form an elite — a select group of people with intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attri...
Elitism is the belief or attitude that some individuals, who form an elite — a select group of people with intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attri...
Environmental politics
Environmental politics is an academic field of study focused on three core components: The study of political theories and ideas related to the environment.
Environmental politics is an academic field of study focused on three core components: The study of political theories and ideas related to the environment.
Ernesto Laclau
Ernesto Laclau (born 6 October 1935 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine political theorist often described as post-Marxist.
Ernesto Laclau (born 6 October 1935 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine political theorist often described as post-Marxist.
Essex School of discourse analysis
The Essex School constitutes one of the most dynamic and promising varieties of discourse analysis, one that combines theoretical sophistication – mainly due to its reliance on the post-structur...
The Essex School constitutes one of the most dynamic and promising varieties of discourse analysis, one that combines theoretical sophistication – mainly due to its reliance on the post-structur...
Extended order
Extended order is an economics and sociology concept introduced by Friedrich August von Hayek in his book The Fatal Conceit.
Extended order is an economics and sociology concept introduced by Friedrich August von Hayek in his book The Fatal Conceit.
Feminist political theory
Feminist political theory is a new field in feminist theory maintaining that the state, public policies and institutions have impact on gender relations.
Feminist political theory is a new field in feminist theory maintaining that the state, public policies and institutions have impact on gender relations.
Foundation for Effective Politics
Foundation for Effective Politics (FEP) (Фонд Эффективной Политики, FEP) is a Moscow-based organization involved in significant parts of Russian public politics by creating numerous printe...
Foundation for Effective Politics (FEP) (Фонд Эффективной Политики, FEP) is a Moscow-based organization involved in significant parts of Russian public politics by creating numerous printe...
Genopolitics
Genopolitics is the study of the genetic basis of political behavior and attitudes.
Genopolitics is the study of the genetic basis of political behavior and attitudes.
Gladstone Professor of Government
The Gladstone Professor of Government is located at All Souls College at the University of Oxford.
The Gladstone Professor of Government is located at All Souls College at the University of Oxford.
Global Environment and Trade Study
The Global Environment & Trade Study (GETS) was a non-profit research institute established in 1994 to study the complex linkages between international trade and environmental sustainability.
The Global Environment & Trade Study (GETS) was a non-profit research institute established in 1994 to study the complex linkages between international trade and environmental sustainability.
High politics
Within the subfield of international relations, and political science as a whole, the concept high politics covers all matters that are vital to the very survival of the state: namely national a...
Within the subfield of international relations, and political science as a whole, the concept high politics covers all matters that are vital to the very survival of the state: namely national a...
History of terrorism
The history of terrorism is a history of well-known and historically significant individuals, entities, and incidents associated, whether rightly or wrongly, with terrorism.
The history of terrorism is a history of well-known and historically significant individuals, entities, and incidents associated, whether rightly or wrongly, with terrorism.
Inherent bad faith model
The inherent bad faith model of information processing is a theory in political psychology that was first put forth by Ole Holsti to explain the relationship between John Foster Dulles’ beliefs ...
The inherent bad faith model of information processing is a theory in political psychology that was first put forth by Ole Holsti to explain the relationship between John Foster Dulles’ beliefs ...
Institutional analysis
Institutional analysis is that part of the social sciences which studies how institutions—i.e., structures and mechanisms of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of two or more in...
Institutional analysis is that part of the social sciences which studies how institutions—i.e., structures and mechanisms of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of two or more in...
International Centre for Black Sea Studies
The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (Greek: Διεθνές Κέντρο Μελετών Ευξείνου Πόντου, English Acronym: ICBSS, Greek Acronym: ΔΙΚΕΜΕΠ) is a think-tank based in Athens, Greece, committe...
The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (Greek: Διεθνές Κέντρο Μελετών Ευξείνου Πόντου, English Acronym: ICBSS, Greek Acronym: ΔΙΚΕΜΕΠ) is a think-tank based in Athens, Greece, committe...
Jack Knight (political scientist)
Jack Knight is a renowned political scientist and legal theorist.
Jack Knight is a renowned political scientist and legal theorist.
Latin American Public Opinion Project
The Latin American Public Opinion Project is an independent survey research organization at Vanderbilt University.
The Latin American Public Opinion Project is an independent survey research organization at Vanderbilt University.
Legitimation crisis
In political science a legitimation crisis is said to occur when a governing structure still retains the legal authority by which to govern, but is not able to demonstrate that its practical fun...
In political science a legitimation crisis is said to occur when a governing structure still retains the legal authority by which to govern, but is not able to demonstrate that its practical fun...
Level of analysis
The term level of analysis points to the location, size, or scale of a research target.
The term level of analysis points to the location, size, or scale of a research target.
Mierscheid Law
The Mierscheid Law is hypothesis, published in the German magazine Vorwärts on 14 July 1983 and attributed to the fictitious politician Jakob Maria Mierscheid.
The Mierscheid Law is hypothesis, published in the German magazine Vorwärts on 14 July 1983 and attributed to the fictitious politician Jakob Maria Mierscheid.
Mierscheid law
The Mierscheid law is hypothesis, published in the German magazine Vorwärts on 14 July 1983 and attributed to the fictitious politician Jakob Maria Mierscheid.
The Mierscheid law is hypothesis, published in the German magazine Vorwärts on 14 July 1983 and attributed to the fictitious politician Jakob Maria Mierscheid.
Minimal effects hypothesis
In political science, the minimal effects hypothesis states that political campaigns only marginally persuade and convert voters.
In political science, the minimal effects hypothesis states that political campaigns only marginally persuade and convert voters.
Moderation theory
Moderation theory is a set of interrelated hypotheses that explain the process through which political groups eschew radical platforms in favor of more moderate policies and prefer electoral,com...
Moderation theory is a set of interrelated hypotheses that explain the process through which political groups eschew radical platforms in favor of more moderate policies and prefer electoral,com...
Moral high ground
The moral high ground, in ethical or political parlance, refers to the status of being respected for remaining moral, and adhering to and upholding an universally recognized standard of justice ...
The moral high ground, in ethical or political parlance, refers to the status of being respected for remaining moral, and adhering to and upholding an universally recognized standard of justice ...
NOMINATE (scaling method)
NOMINATE (an acronym for Nominal Three-Step Estimation) is a multidimensional scaling method developed by political scientists Keith T. Poole and Howard Rosenthal in the early 1980s to analyze p...
NOMINATE (an acronym for Nominal Three-Step Estimation) is a multidimensional scaling method developed by political scientists Keith T. Poole and Howard Rosenthal in the early 1980s to analyze p...
Nurturant parent model
The nurturant parent model is a parenting style which envisions a family model where children are expected to explore their surroundings with protection from their parents.
The nurturant parent model is a parenting style which envisions a family model where children are expected to explore their surroundings with protection from their parents.
OMG Standard
The OMG Standard (Open Municipal Geodata Standard) seeks to promote the free flow of information between government agencies and citizens by establishing a common set of techn...
The OMG Standard (Open Municipal Geodata Standard) seeks to promote the free flow of information between government agencies and citizens by establishing a common set of techn...
OMG standard
The OMG standard seeks to promote the free flow of information between government agencies and citizens by establishing a common set of technical standards for organizing and sharing public data.
The OMG standard seeks to promote the free flow of information between government agencies and citizens by establishing a common set of technical standards for organizing and sharing public data.
Open government
Open government is the governing doctrine which holds that citizens have the right to access the documents and proceedings of the government to allow for effective public oversight.
Open government is the governing doctrine which holds that citizens have the right to access the documents and proceedings of the government to allow for effective public oversight.
Open Philanthropy
Open Philanthropy is the doctrine which holds that the programming, operations, governance, effectiveness, and efficiency of nonprofit organizations should be open and visible by the public, don...
Open Philanthropy is the doctrine which holds that the programming, operations, governance, effectiveness, and efficiency of nonprofit organizations should be open and visible by the public, don...
Perestroika Movement (political science)
The Perestroika Movement in political science is a faction that works towards methodological pluralism and to heighten relevance of political science to people outside the discipline.
The Perestroika Movement in political science is a faction that works towards methodological pluralism and to heighten relevance of political science to people outside the discipline.
Policy analysis
Policy analysis is "determining which of various alternative policies will most achieve a given set of goals in light of the relations between the policies and the goals".
Policy analysis is "determining which of various alternative policies will most achieve a given set of goals in light of the relations between the policies and the goals".
Policy studies
Policy Studies is the combination of policy analysis and program evaluation.
Policy Studies is the combination of policy analysis and program evaluation.
Political alienation
Political alienation is the distance perceived by individuals between their government and themselves.
Political alienation is the distance perceived by individuals between their government and themselves.
Political climate
The political climate is the aggregate, current mood and opinions of a populace about political issues that also currently affect that population.
The political climate is the aggregate, current mood and opinions of a populace about political issues that also currently affect that population.
Political communication
Political communication is a sub-field of political science and communication that deals with the production, dissemination, procession and effects of information, both through media and interpe...
Political communication is a sub-field of political science and communication that deals with the production, dissemination, procession and effects of information, both through media and interpe...
Political forecasting
Political forecasting aims at predicting the outcome of elections.
Political forecasting aims at predicting the outcome of elections.
Political history
Political history is the narrative and analysis of political events, ideas, movements, and leaders.
Political history is the narrative and analysis of political events, ideas, movements, and leaders.
Political methodology
Political methodology is a subfield of Political Science that studies the quantitative methods used to study politics.
Political methodology is a subfield of Political Science that studies the quantitative methods used to study politics.
Political opportunity
Political opportunity theory, sometimes also known as the political process theory or political opportunity structure, is an approach of social movements heavily influenced by politi...
Political opportunity theory, sometimes also known as the political process theory or political opportunity structure, is an approach of social movements heavily influenced by politi...
Political Psychological Rationalization
Political Psychological Rationalization Political Psychological Rationalization is a phenomenon seen in political warfare and election campaign rhetoric meant to displace a perceived faul...
Political Psychological Rationalization Political Psychological Rationalization is a phenomenon seen in political warfare and election campaign rhetoric meant to displace a perceived faul...
Political ReviewNet
Political ReviewNet is an online database of book reviews from academic journals in the field of international relations and political sciences.
Political ReviewNet is an online database of book reviews from academic journals in the field of international relations and political sciences.
Political science
Political science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government, and politics.
Political science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government, and politics.
Political theology
Political theology or public theology is a branch of both political philosophy and practical theology that investigates the ways in which theological concepts or ways of thinking underlie ...
Political theology or public theology is a branch of both political philosophy and practical theology that investigates the ways in which theological concepts or ways of thinking underlie ...
Politics of memory
The politics of memory is the political means by which events are remembered and recorded, or discarded.
The politics of memory is the political means by which events are remembered and recorded, or discarded.
Post-democracy
The term Post-democracy designates a state conducted by democratic rules, but whose application is progressively limited.
The term Post-democracy designates a state conducted by democratic rules, but whose application is progressively limited.
Power vacuum
A power vacuum is an expression for a political situation that can occur when a government has no identifiable central authority.
A power vacuum is an expression for a political situation that can occur when a government has no identifiable central authority.
Private defense agency
A private defense agency (PDA) is a conceptualized agency that provides personal protection and military defense services voluntarily through the free market.
A private defense agency (PDA) is a conceptualized agency that provides personal protection and military defense services voluntarily through the free market.
Private-collective model of innovation
The term private-collective model of innovation was coined by Eric von Hippel and Georg von Krogh in their 2003 publication in Organization Science.
The term private-collective model of innovation was coined by Eric von Hippel and Georg von Krogh in their 2003 publication in Organization Science.
Process tracing
Process tracing is a method used to evaluate and develop theories in Psychology, political science or usability studies.
Process tracing is a method used to evaluate and develop theories in Psychology, political science or usability studies.
Project Camelot
Project Camelot was a social science research project of the United States Army that started in 1964 and was cancelled after congressional hearings in 1965.
Project Camelot was a social science research project of the United States Army that started in 1964 and was cancelled after congressional hearings in 1965.
Prout College
Prout College is an online college which provides graduate studies in Prout and Neohumanism.
Prout College is an online college which provides graduate studies in Prout and Neohumanism.
Public comment
Public comment is a specific term of art used by various government agencies in the United States, a constitutional democracy, in several circumstances.
Public comment is a specific term of art used by various government agencies in the United States, a constitutional democracy, in several circumstances.
Public policy
Public policy as government action is generally the principled guide to action taken by the administrative or executive branches of the state with regard to a class of issues in a manner consist...
Public policy as government action is generally the principled guide to action taken by the administrative or executive branches of the state with regard to a class of issues in a manner consist...
Public speaking
Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners.
Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners.
Regulatory capitalism
The term "Regulatory Capitalism" suggests that the operation maintenance and development of the global political economy increasingly depends on administrative rules outside the legislatures and...
The term "Regulatory Capitalism" suggests that the operation maintenance and development of the global political economy increasingly depends on administrative rules outside the legislatures and...
Relative utilitarianism
Relative utilitarianism proposes a natural calibration mechanism.
Relative utilitarianism proposes a natural calibration mechanism.
Robert T. Lackey
Robert T. Lackey is a Canadian born fisheries scientist and political scientist living in the United States.
Robert T. Lackey is a Canadian born fisheries scientist and political scientist living in the United States.
Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching
The Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching is the only national teaching award in political science given in the United States.
The Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching is the only national teaching award in political science given in the United States.
Ruben Flores Dapkevicius
Ruben Flores Dapkevicius ==History == Dapkevicius Ruben Flores is a graduate as a lawyer, and Doctor of Law and Social Sciences, Faculty of Law at the University of the Republic.
Ruben Flores Dapkevicius ==History == Dapkevicius Ruben Flores is a graduate as a lawyer, and Doctor of Law and Social Sciences, Faculty of Law at the University of the Republic.
Self-expression values
Self-expression values are part of a core value dimension in the modernization process.
Self-expression values are part of a core value dimension in the modernization process.
Serfdom in Tibet controversy
The serfdom in Tibet controversy rests on both a political and an academic debate.
The serfdom in Tibet controversy rests on both a political and an academic debate.
Social choice theory
Social choice theory is a theoretical framework for measuring individual interests, values, or welfares as an aggregate towards collective decision.
Social choice theory is a theoretical framework for measuring individual interests, values, or welfares as an aggregate towards collective decision.
Social engineer
A social engineer is one who tries to influence popular attitudes, social behaviors, and resource management on a large scale.
A social engineer is one who tries to influence popular attitudes, social behaviors, and resource management on a large scale.
Strategic Urban Planning
Strategic Urban Planning processes, also known as Urban Renewal Projects, began to appear at the end of the 20th century.
Strategic Urban Planning processes, also known as Urban Renewal Projects, began to appear at the end of the 20th century.
Strict father model
The strict father model of parenting is one which values strict discipline, particularly by the father, in parenting.
The strict father model of parenting is one which values strict discipline, particularly by the father, in parenting.
Systems theory in political science
Systems theory in political science is a highly abstract, partly holistic view of politics, influenced by cybernetics.
Systems theory in political science is a highly abstract, partly holistic view of politics, influenced by cybernetics.
The Crisis of Democracy
The Crisis of Democracy: On the Governability of Democracies was initially a report written by Michel Crozier, Samuel P. Huntington, and Joji Watanuki for the Trilateral Commission and later...
The Crisis of Democracy: On the Governability of Democracies was initially a report written by Michel Crozier, Samuel P. Huntington, and Joji Watanuki for the Trilateral Commission and later...
The Use of Knowledge in Society
"The Use of Knowledge in Society" is a scholarly article written by economist Friedrich Hayek, first published in the September 1945 issue of The American Economic Review Written as a rebutt...
"The Use of Knowledge in Society" is a scholarly article written by economist Friedrich Hayek, first published in the September 1945 issue of The American Economic Review Written as a rebutt...
Theatre state
In political anthropology, a theatre state is a political state directed towards the performance of dramatic rituals rather than more conventional ends such as economic welfare.
In political anthropology, a theatre state is a political state directed towards the performance of dramatic rituals rather than more conventional ends such as economic welfare.
Third Wave Democracy
In political science, Third Wave Democracy, also known as Democracy's Third Wave, refers to the third major surge of democracy in history.
In political science, Third Wave Democracy, also known as Democracy's Third Wave, refers to the third major surge of democracy in history.
Tryphé
Tryphé (Greek: τρυφἠ) -- variously glossed as "softness", "voluptuousness", "magnificence" and "extravagance", none fully adequate—is a concept that drew attention (and severe criticism) in ...
Tryphé (Greek: τρυφἠ) -- variously glossed as "softness", "voluptuousness", "magnificence" and "extravagance", none fully adequate—is a concept that drew attention (and severe criticism) in ...
Turncoat
A turncoat, also known as "The Stump", is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party.
A turncoat, also known as "The Stump", is a person who shifts allegiance from one loyalty or ideal to another, betraying or deserting an original cause by switching to the opposing side or party.
World Jurist Association
The World Jurist Association is an international non-governmental organisation with special consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council.
The World Jurist Association is an international non-governmental organisation with special consultative status at the UN Economic and Social Council.
World Values Survey
The World Values Survey is a global research project that explores people’s values and beliefs, how they change over time and what social and political impact they have.
The World Values Survey is a global research project that explores people’s values and beliefs, how they change over time and what social and political impact they have.
World-systems theory
World-systems theory is a multidisciplinary, macro-scale approach to world history and social change.
World-systems theory is a multidisciplinary, macro-scale approach to world history and social change.
Yannis Stavrakakis
Yannis Stavrakakis is a Greek political theorist.
Yannis Stavrakakis is a Greek political theorist.
Yaroslavl Global Policy Forum
Yaroslavl Global Policy Forum (GPF) is a permanent international platform for on-going intellectual discussions and practical definition of directions of development of the modern state and its...
Yaroslavl Global Policy Forum (GPF) is a permanent international platform for on-going intellectual discussions and practical definition of directions of development of the modern state and its...