Political Science as a Profession
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12869552 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yves Meny (European University Institute, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | S1 |
| Pages | S11-S21 |
| Publication date | 2010-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Political Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1680-4333 • E-ISSN: 1682-0983 |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1057/eps.2010.36 |
| OpenAlex | W2073142553 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 3 |
A discipline cannot pretend to be such if political borders are reflected in its organisation, methodologies or practices. While pluralistic approaches are highly desirable, it is crucial for any discipline worthy of the name to professionalise itself. This article argues that in spite of imperfections, drawbacks and differentiated development, huge progress has been made towards this goal through the setting up of common standards, improved Ph.D. and post-doctoral training and international mobility. Cross-national organisations or pan-European programmes have played a major role in this (incomplete) transformation
Business · Comparative politics · Engineering ethics · European integration · European studies · European union · International political economy · International relations · Political management · Political philosophy · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Engineering · Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences · Law · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Political Science Research and Education · Public Administration
Academic Bovarism and the Pursuit of Legitimacy
Identity formation of the profession in a latecomer political science community
A View from the Foothills
Forty Years of European Political Science
Theory or Practice? The State of International Relations in Poland
Late but not least? Spanish political science’s struggle for internationalisation in the twenty-first century
Sartori’s grandchildren
Publishing in political science journals
Career Development and Progression of Early Career Academics in Political Science
Teaching, Assessment and Professional Development
| Unique citing works | 10 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,63 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2025 (16) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |