When was Publius: The Journal of Federalism founded?
Publius: The Journal of Federalism was founded in 1971 by Daniel Elazar of Temple University. It has been published quarterly ever since.
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Why is Publius: The Journal of Federalism named after Publius?
The journal's title honors Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, who used the pen name "Publius" in 1787-1788 when they published the papers that became known as The Federalist. Founder Daniel Elazar chose the name to connect the journal's mission to those foundational debates about federal governance.
Who publishes Publius: The Journal of Federalism?
Publius: The Journal of Federalism is published by Oxford University Press on behalf of CSF: Publius, Inc., a non-profit affiliate of the Center for the Study of Federalism.
What is the impact factor of Publius: The Journal of Federalism?
As of 2023, Publius has an impact factor of 2.2 according to the Journal Citation Reports. That ranking places it 82nd out of 317 journals in the Political Science category.
Who are the editors of Publius: The Journal of Federalism?
Daniel J. Elazar edited the journal from 1971 to 1999, followed by John Kincaid (1981-2006), Carol S. Weissert (2006-2014), John Dinan (2014-2023), and the current team of Paul Nolette and Philip Rocco (2024-present).
What topics does Publius: The Journal of Federalism cover?
Publius covers the history, theory, structures, and practice of federalism, as well as the application of federal principles to political and social issues. It is sponsored by the Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations Section of the American Political Science Association.