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The Political Theory Question in Political Science, 1956–1967

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 November 2006

DAVID KETTLER
DAVID KETTLER
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Bard College
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Abstract

Despite the postwar rise of behavioralism in political science, the Review gave surprising prominence to traditional political theory during Harvey C. Mansfield's ten-year term as editor (1956–1965), all the more striking for the prominence of Leo Strauss and his students during the first half of this period. This article considers several factors that help explain the surprising recognition given this subfield and its unexpected bargaining power.

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“THE EVOLUTION OF POLITICAL SCIENCE” ESSAYS
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American Political Science Review , Volume 100 , Issue 4 , November 2006 , pp. 531 - 537
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© 2006 by the American Political Science Association

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