Research

Publishing Political Science: The APSA Guide to Writing and Publishing (Forthcoming, Spring 2008). edited by Stephen Yoder (former Managing Editor of PS: Political Science & Politics). Part of the "State of the Profession" book series, this guide to publishing provides practical advice from leading political scientists and publishers. The book opens with a discussion of the state of publishing and review of publishing opportunities for political science. The second part covers writing for particular venues and audiences such as literature reviews, textbooks, journals, blogs, and reference books. The third section provides practical advice from publishers on how to get your work published, including writing successful book proposals, establishing sound contract with a publisher, and understanding the journal peer review process. This is an essential reference for ALL political scientists.

American Democracy in an Age of Inequality (2004). This report from the APSA Task Force on Inequality and American Democracy provides a brief overview on the dangers facing the United States. A great reading excerise for the classroom. 

Political Science: The State of the Discipline III (2002). edited by Ira Katznelson and Helen Milner of Columbia University, SODIII features a collection of new essays on all major fields in the discipline.

The Style Manual for Political Science (Revised August 2006). The Style Manual for Political Science was recently updated to include more detail on citations for electronic sources and submission guidlines for PS: Political Science & Politics and Perspectives on Politics.

Getting Published in Political Science Journals: A Guide for Authors, Editors, and Librarians (5th ed., 2001), edited by Fenton Martin and Robert Goehlert. A listing of 118 journals in political science. Each listing identifies the journal's field(s) of specialization, requirements for submitting manuscripts, procedures for reviewing manuscripts, and rates of manuscript submission and acceptance. Includes details on journal web sites and electronic submission information. $20, APSA members; $40, nonmembers. 

   

A Guide to Professional Ethics in Political Science (2nd. ed. revised, 1998). A handbook of principles guiding the professional conduct of political scientists. WAS: $4, APSA members; $6, nonmembers. NOW: $2.40, APSA members; $3.60, nonmembers. Add $1 p&h for all orders of single copies; discounts available for large orders.

  

2007 ANNUAL MEETING FINAL PROGRAM. $20. 

  

APSA Annual Meeting Proceedings. Microfilm reels of all papers presented at Annual Meetings and collected by APSA, grouped by year. Contact UMI for price information for reels for 1904-13 and 1956-76; $179.20, 1977-82; $158.50, 1983; $166.20, 1984; $174.60, 1985. ORDER DIRECTLY FROM : Customer Services Department, University Microfilms, 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106; Phone: (800) 521-0600. 

PROceedings: Political Research Online. Papers presented at APSA Annual Meeting from 2002 to the present can be found online here.

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APSA Survey of Political Science Departments (2001-2002). Annual report of the results of a survey conducted on all four-year institutions offering degrees in political science. Data presented include faculty salaries, enrollment trends, and persistence rates. NOW: $20.