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The purpose of this section is to facilitate and encourage a uniquely integrative approach to the study of politics that will put scholars of American politics, political theory, American political development, American history, philosophy, American literature, and other related fields in ongoing and fruitful conversation with one another.
Founded: 2016
Yearly membership dues: Students: $25 Print & Electronic Access; $20 Electronic-Only Access*
All other members: $35 Print & Electronic Access; $30 Electronic-Only Access*
*Subscription to American Political Thought included with membership.
Journal: American Political Thought: A Journal of Ideas, Institutions, and Culture
Section Counts
Council
George Thomas, Claremont McKenna College
Susan McWilliams, Pomona College
Michael Zuckert, University of Notre Dame
Benjamin Kleinerman, Michigan State University
S. Adam Seagrave, University of Missouri
Jeremy D. Bailey, University of Houston
Greg Weiner, Assumption College
Section awards are presented during the APSA annual meeting awards ceremony. To learn more about any award listed, contact the award committee chair for the award.
Best Book Award
The Best Book in American Political Thought Award will be chosen every year by the section council.
Nomination Instructions: TBA
Deadline for nominations: TBA
Award Committee:
Justin Dyer
University of Missouri
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Phillip Munoz
University of Notre Dame
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Natalie Taylor
Skidmore College
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Best Dissertation Award
The Best Dissertation in American Political Thought Award will be chosen every two years by the Section Council. The council will select award recipients from among nominations provided by the department chairs (one per department).
Deadline for nominations TBA
Nomination Instructions: TBA
Award Committee:
TBA
Best Article Award
The Best Article in American Political Thought will be chosen every year by the Section Council from among the articles published in the journal American Political Thought.
Nomination Instructions: TBA
Deadline for nominations TBA
Award Committee:
Daniel Klinghard
College of the Holy Cross
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Clement Fatovic
Florida International University
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Jim Ceaser
University of Virginia
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Best Conference Paper Award
The Best Conference Paper in American Political Thought will be chosen every year by the Section Council from among nominations provided by panel chairs at the APSA Annual Meeting.
Nomination Instructions: TBA
Deadline for nominations: TBA
Award Committee: TBA