''Polity'' is a
peer-reviewed
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academic journal
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. It was established in 1968, is currently published by the
University of Chicago Press
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, and is the official journal of the
Northeastern Political Science Association
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.
According to the ''
Journal Citation Reports
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'', the journal has a 2021
impact factor
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of 1.702, ranking it 112th out of 188 journals in the category "Political Science".
["Journals Ranked by Impact: Political Science." 2021 ]Journal Citation Reports
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. Web of Science. Thomas Reuters. 2021
See also
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University of Chicago Press
The University of Chicago Press is the largest and one of the oldest university presses in the United States. It is operated by the University of Chicago and publishes a wide variety of academic titles, including ''The Chicago Manual of Style'', ...
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Northeastern Political Science Association
The Northeastern Political Science Association (abbreviated NPSA) is an American 501(c)(4) professional society dedicated to political science. Established in 1968, its name reflects its intended focus on the Northeastern United States, as well a ...
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List of political science journals
This is a list of political science journals presenting representative academic journals in the field of political science.
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*''Acta Politica''
*''African Affairs''
*''American Journal of Political Science''
*''American Political Science Revi ...
References
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