Journal of Theoretical Politics
SCOPUS (1989-2025)SSCI-ISI
1460-3667
0951-6298
Anh Quốc
Cơ quản chủ quản: SAGE Publications Ltd
Lĩnh vực:
Sociology and Political Science
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