How to Get Published in the Best Political Science and International Relations Journals

Understanding the Publishing Game

How To Guides

Marijke Breuning, Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas and John Ishiyama, Distinguished Research Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas, US

Providing an insightful and comprehensive introduction to the world of journal publishing within the fields of political science and international relations, this book offers in-depth guidance to maximize the likelihood of publishing success. Using their extensive experience as journal editors, Marijke Breuning and John Ishiyama also include crucial advice on how to select an appropriate journal, revise manuscripts, and how to increase the impact of published work

一个必须阅读all graduate students, and yet everyone will learn something. It democratizes the publication process by making critical information available to everyone. Importantly, the authors include reflective commentary on current issues as well: replication, open access, and promoting your own published work. Breuning and Ishiyama are ideal authors on the topic of “how to publish” as they are outstanding scholars with sustained publication records, have top-level editing experience, and reputations as strong mentors to many throughout the discipline.’
– Janet Box-Steffensmeier, Ohio State University, US

‘Breuning and Ishiyama bring a wealth of experience to bear in this excellent “how-to” book. How to Get Published in the Best Political Science and International Relations Journals is a welcome resource for graduate students and early career scholars as they learn about, and navigate, the journal publishing process. In addition to opening the black box of the publishing process itself, the book also provides informative advice on several important issues in publishing, including ethics, data transparency and citations, as well as newer developments, such as open access publishing. It is a resource that I will enthusiastically recommend to colleagues.’
– Jae-Jae Spoon, University of Pittsburgh, US

‘This comprehensive and highly readable volume contains a host of insights about how to publish in Political Science and International Relations. Subject matter includes how to select a journal based on a balance of prestige versus fit, when to send a manuscript out for review, tactics for revising in response to instructions from editors, and ways in which to maximize the impact of one’s publications. The book is essential reading for both those new to the profession and their mentors.’
– Patrick James, Dornsife Dean’s Professor of International Relations, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, US

‘Breuning and Ishiyama distill a vast amount of experience as authors and editors into this engaging book. Their advice is practical and methodical as they walk a new scholar through the steps of publishing in academic journals. Even established scholars will appreciate the discussions of newer trends, such as research transparency, open access, and strategies to maximizing the impact of published work. This is a must read for anyone looking for advice on journal publishing!’
– Cameron G. Thies, Arizona State University, US