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Formal political theory

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  • Norman Schofield, 1980. "Formal political theory," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 14(1), pages 249-275, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:qualqt:v:14:y:1980:i:1:p:249-275
    DOI: 10.1007/BF00154801
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