International Political Science Association
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The International Political Science Association (IPSA
), founded under the auspices of UNESCO
in 1949, is an international scholarly association. IPSA is devoted to the advancement of political science
in all parts of the world. During its history it has helped build bridges between East and West, North and South, and has promoted collaboration between scholars in both established and emerging democracies. Its aim is to create a global political science community in which all can participate, most recently it has been extending its reach in Eastern Europe and Latin America. IPSA has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Council (UNESCO
) and it is a member of the International Social Science Council
and of the Global Development Network
.
, Canadian
, French and Indian political science associations. By 1960, 24 more national associations had joined up. Since then, collective membership has been expanding at a steady pace. Today, 52 national associations are collective members of IPSA. Each collective member is represented on IPSA’s central governing organ, the Council. The Council lays down broad policy guidelines for the association and elects the Executive Committee, which is responsible for the conduct of IPSA’s affairs between congresses.
Individual and associate membership was introduced in the early 1950s. Starting with 52 members in 1952, IPSA’s individual membership now stands at more than 3 600 members. The Association has worked hard to increase the involvement of women, who now make up more than a third of the membership. Associate membership is open to institutions engaged in research or teaching in the area of political science and is hovering at around 120 institutions worldwide.
IPSA’s principal academic activity is the triennial congress. Starting in 1950 and 1952, world congresses have since been taking place every three years. From small beginnings, they have developed into major international scientific occasions, typically attracting about 2000 participants. In addition to these major events, IPSA sponsors other types of scholarly meetings such as conferences, roundtables and workshops.
Since the 1970s, one of the most dynamic areas of growth within IPSA has been the activity of its RCs. In addition to organizing panels at the triennial congresses, RCs organize their own meetings between congresses, publish newsletters and issue other publications. IPSA now has 50 active RCs with interests ranging from political finance to gender and language politics and comparative democratization.
, University of Chicago (1949-1952)
William A Robson, London School of Economics (1952-1955)
James K Pollock, University of Michigan (1955-1958)
Jacques Chapsal, FNSP, Paris (1958-1961)
D N Chester, Nuffield College, Oxford (1961-1964)
Jacques Freymond, IUHEI, Geneva (1964-1967)
Carl Joachim Friedrich
, Harvard University (1967-1970)
Stein Rokkan
, University of Bergen (1970-1973)
Jean Laponce, University of British Columbia (1973-1976)
Karl Deutsch
, Harvard University (1976-1979)
Candido Mendes, SBI, Rio de Janeiro (1979-1982)
Klaus von Beyme
, University of Heidelberg (1982-1985)
Kinhide Mushakoji, UN University, Tokyo (1985-1988)
Guillermo O’Donnell, CEBRAP, São Paulo/Notre Dame (1988-1991)
Carole Pateman
, UCLA, Los Angeles (1991-1994)
Jean Leca, FNSP, Paris (1994-1997)
Theodore J. Lowi
, Cornell University (1997-2000)
Dalchoong Kim, Yonsei University (2000-2003)
Max Kaase, International University of Bremen (2003-2006)
Lourdes Sola, University of São Paulo (2006-2009)
Leonardo Morlino, University of Florence (2009-2012)
Jean Meynaud, FNSP, Paris (1950-1955)
John Goormaghtigh, Brussels (1955-1960)
Serge Hurtig, FNSP, Paris (1960-1967)
André Philippart, Carnegie Endowment, Brussels (1967-1976)
John Trent, University of Ottawa (1976-1988)
Francesco Kjellberg, University of Oslo (1988-1994)
John Coakley
, University College Dublin (1994-2000)
Guy Lachapelle, Concordia University (2000-2012)
IPSA
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), founded under the auspices of UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
in 1949, is an international scholarly association. IPSA is devoted to the advancement of political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
in all parts of the world. During its history it has helped build bridges between East and West, North and South, and has promoted collaboration between scholars in both established and emerging democracies. Its aim is to create a global political science community in which all can participate, most recently it has been extending its reach in Eastern Europe and Latin America. IPSA has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Council (UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
) and it is a member of the International Social Science Council
International Social Science Council
The International Social Science Council is an international organisation that aims to promote the social and behavioural sciences. It was founded in 1952, under the auspices of UNESCO.-External links:* **...
and of the Global Development Network
Global Development Network
The idea of a Global Development Network was conceived at a meeting organized by The World Bank in Washington in May 1997. Participants included the heads of GDN's regional network partners and representatives of various bilateral and multilateral organizations and academic associations including...
.
History
Since its beginning, national political science associations have constituted its core. Its founder members included AmericanAmerican Political Science Association
The American Political Science Association is a professional association of political science students and scholars in the United States. Founded in 1903, it publishes three academic journals...
, Canadian
Canadian Political Science Association
The Canadian Political Science Association is an organization of political scientists in Canada. It is a bilingual organization and publishes the bilingual journal Canadian Journal of Political Science ...
, French and Indian political science associations. By 1960, 24 more national associations had joined up. Since then, collective membership has been expanding at a steady pace. Today, 52 national associations are collective members of IPSA. Each collective member is represented on IPSA’s central governing organ, the Council. The Council lays down broad policy guidelines for the association and elects the Executive Committee, which is responsible for the conduct of IPSA’s affairs between congresses.
Individual and associate membership was introduced in the early 1950s. Starting with 52 members in 1952, IPSA’s individual membership now stands at more than 3 600 members. The Association has worked hard to increase the involvement of women, who now make up more than a third of the membership. Associate membership is open to institutions engaged in research or teaching in the area of political science and is hovering at around 120 institutions worldwide.
Academic activities
IPSA’s academic activities fall under three main headings: 1) organizing triennial world congresses as well as regular events between congresses; 2) promoting research in political science, notably through a wide-reaching network of research committees (RCs); and 3) disseminating research and information through a range of publications.IPSA’s principal academic activity is the triennial congress. Starting in 1950 and 1952, world congresses have since been taking place every three years. From small beginnings, they have developed into major international scientific occasions, typically attracting about 2000 participants. In addition to these major events, IPSA sponsors other types of scholarly meetings such as conferences, roundtables and workshops.
Since the 1970s, one of the most dynamic areas of growth within IPSA has been the activity of its RCs. In addition to organizing panels at the triennial congresses, RCs organize their own meetings between congresses, publish newsletters and issue other publications. IPSA now has 50 active RCs with interests ranging from political finance to gender and language politics and comparative democratization.
Publishing
IPSA's extensive publishing program has included International Political Science Abstracts (1951–); International Political Science Review (1980–) and the bulletin of the association. More recently, IPSA has offered an online publication, IPSAPortal, which provides ratings and links for the top 300 web sites for political science worldwide. Finally, IPSA offers a monthly information email called Newsletter.IPSA Presidents
Quincy WrightQuincy Wright
Philip Quincy Wright was an American political scientist known for his pioneering work and expertise in international law and international relations.- Biography :...
, University of Chicago (1949-1952)
William A Robson, London School of Economics (1952-1955)
James K Pollock, University of Michigan (1955-1958)
Jacques Chapsal, FNSP, Paris (1958-1961)
D N Chester, Nuffield College, Oxford (1961-1964)
Jacques Freymond, IUHEI, Geneva (1964-1967)
Carl Joachim Friedrich
Carl Joachim Friedrich
Carl Joachim Friedrich was a German-American professor and political theorist....
, Harvard University (1967-1970)
Stein Rokkan
Stein Rokkan
Stein Rokkan was a Norwegian political scientist and sociologist. He was a professor in comparative politics at the University of Bergen.-Career and influence:...
, University of Bergen (1970-1973)
Jean Laponce, University of British Columbia (1973-1976)
Karl Deutsch
Karl Deutsch
Karl Wolfgang Deutsch was a Czech social and political scientist from a German speaking family. His work focused on the study of war and peace, nationalism, co-operation and communication...
, Harvard University (1976-1979)
Candido Mendes, SBI, Rio de Janeiro (1979-1982)
Klaus von Beyme
Klaus von Beyme
Klaus von Beyme is Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences of the University of Heidelberg.- Education :...
, University of Heidelberg (1982-1985)
Kinhide Mushakoji, UN University, Tokyo (1985-1988)
Guillermo O’Donnell, CEBRAP, São Paulo/Notre Dame (1988-1991)
Carole Pateman
Carole Pateman
Carole Pateman is a British feminist and political theorist. She earned a DPhil at the University of Oxford. Since 1990, Professor Pateman has taught in the Department of Political Science at the University of California at Los Angeles . In 2007, she was named a Fellow of the British Academy...
, UCLA, Los Angeles (1991-1994)
Jean Leca, FNSP, Paris (1994-1997)
Theodore J. Lowi
Theodore J. Lowi
Theodore J. Lowi is the John L. Senior Professor of American Institutions teaching in the Government Department at Cornell University. His area of research is the American government and public policy.-Biography:...
, Cornell University (1997-2000)
Dalchoong Kim, Yonsei University (2000-2003)
Max Kaase, International University of Bremen (2003-2006)
Lourdes Sola, University of São Paulo (2006-2009)
Leonardo Morlino, University of Florence (2009-2012)
IPSA Secretaries General
François Goguel, FNSP, Paris (1949-1950)Jean Meynaud, FNSP, Paris (1950-1955)
John Goormaghtigh, Brussels (1955-1960)
Serge Hurtig, FNSP, Paris (1960-1967)
André Philippart, Carnegie Endowment, Brussels (1967-1976)
John Trent, University of Ottawa (1976-1988)
Francesco Kjellberg, University of Oslo (1988-1994)
John Coakley
John Coakley
John Coakley is an associate professor in the School of Politics & International Relations at University College Dublin. He specialises in the study of Irish politics, comparative politics and ethnic conflict...
, University College Dublin (1994-2000)
Guy Lachapelle, Concordia University (2000-2012)