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Political Science Subfields

In addition to the primary associations, substantive work in political science also takes place through smaller organizations centered around a particular subfield, area, or topic.

For example:

  • The Society for Political Methodology supports political scientists who use quantitative techniques to analyze data.

  • The Law and Society Association is an interdisciplinary organization that assists scholars interested in studying the intersection of law and politics, among other issues.

  • The Public Choice Society provides support to economists and political scientists interested in the Public Choice School.

  • The James Buchanan Center and the Center for the Study of Public Choice at George Mason University also support those interested in the Public Choice School.