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A peer-reviewed academic journal covering German politics, published quarterly since 1992 by Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group).

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German Politics is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the study of German politics, published by Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the official journal of the International Association for the Study of German Politics (IASGP). Since its launch in 1992, the journal has provided a dedicated international forum for scholarship on the political system, institutions, and policy processes of Germany, as well as Germany's role in European and global affairs. Its articles span economics, law, and society, and undergo double-blind peer review. The journal is edited by Dan Hough (University of Sussex), Helga Welsh (Wake Forest University), and Thomas Saalfeld (Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg). It is indexed and abstracted in major academic databases and is available both in print and online through the Taylor & Francis platform. As a specialist title, it serves researchers, students, and analysts who require rigorous, peer-reviewed analysis of German political developments. The journal's editorial board and international authorship reflect a broad network of scholars in German studies and comparative politics. Its content includes original research articles, review essays, and special issues on themes such as elections, federalism, party politics, and public policy. The journal's publisher, Routledge, is a leading academic publisher in the humanities and social sciences, and Taylor & Francis Group is a global publisher of scholarly journals and books. German Politics remains a key reference for anyone studying contemporary Germany.

History

German Politics was established in 1992 as a quarterly journal of the International Association for the Study of German Politics (IASGP). From its inception, it aimed to provide a dedicated outlet for rigorous, peer-reviewed scholarship on the politics, government, and political economy of Germany. The journal has been published by Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group, and is currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over the decades, it has featured contributions from leading scholars in German and comparative politics, covering topics such as federalism, party systems, elections, public policy, and Germany's European integration. Its editorial team has included academics from institutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany, reflecting its international scope. The journal maintains a double-blind peer-review process for articles in economics, law, and society. It continues to be a key resource for researchers and students of contemporary German politics.

  • 1992

    Journal founded and begins quarterly publication.

  • Published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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A specialist, peer-reviewed academic journal for the study of German politics, affiliated with the International Association for the Study of German Politics.

  • German Politics (journal)

    Quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal covering German politics.

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