Politics and the Life Sciences
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Aims and Scope
Politics and the Life Sciences (PLS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that was first published in 1982 with Thomas Wiegele as the editor. It is published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Association for Politics and the Life Sciences. Broadly speaking, PLS seeks to promote and disseminate peer-reviewed research on the relationship between biological mechanisms, broadly construed, and political behavior and institutions. It publishes rigorously conducted empirical research, both quantitative and qualitative, that tests clearly articulated theoretical assertions and rigorously argued theoretical essays that are intended to stimulate further scientific research. The journal welcomes the submission of full-length research articles and short research notes, meta-analyses, replications, introductions to new research tools, theoretical essays, and letters. Less
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Who is the publisher of Politics and the Life Sciences? 
The publisher of Politics and the Life Sciences is Cambridge University Press.
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Politics and the Life Sciences?
The eISSN number is 1471-5457 and pISSN number is 0730-9384 for Politics and the Life Sciences.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Human security, Biotechnology, Open science, Anger, Intrinsic motivation, Science policy, Political engagement, Direct democracy, Genetic engineering, Chemical Weapons Convention, Social pressure, Gender identity, International security.
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