Alan James

1.2k total citations
40 papers, 453 citations indexed

About

Alan James is a scholar working on Political Science and International Relations, Sociology and Political Science and History. According to data from OpenAlex, Alan James has authored 40 papers receiving a total of 453 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 12 papers in Political Science and International Relations, 8 papers in Sociology and Political Science and 7 papers in History. Recurrent topics in Alan James's work include Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics (5 papers), Peacebuilding and International Security (5 papers) and Global Peace and Security Dynamics (4 papers). Alan James is often cited by papers focused on Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics (5 papers), Peacebuilding and International Security (5 papers) and Global Peace and Security Dynamics (4 papers). Alan James collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, Mexico and United States. Alan James's co-authors include G. R. Berridge, Robert H. Jackson, William B. Moul, Neil M. Coe, James Faulconbridge and Michael Bradshaw and has published in prestigious journals such as International Affairs, Political Studies and Review of International Studies.

In The Last Decade

Alan James

35 papers receiving 360 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Alan James United Kingdom 12 303 248 80 43 31 40 453
Richard W. Mansbach United States 12 288 1.0× 245 1.0× 92 1.1× 23 0.5× 39 1.3× 45 441
Lars Schoultz United States 12 209 0.7× 231 0.9× 94 1.2× 31 0.7× 46 1.5× 33 426
Miriam Fendius Elman United States 11 444 1.5× 392 1.6× 92 1.1× 36 0.8× 40 1.3× 23 578
Andrew Phillips Australia 14 296 1.0× 310 1.3× 73 0.9× 44 1.0× 40 1.3× 41 498
Yale H. Ferguson United States 11 243 0.8× 203 0.8× 78 1.0× 14 0.3× 25 0.8× 41 362
Lester D. Langley United States 12 171 0.6× 270 1.1× 29 0.4× 24 0.6× 39 1.3× 80 483
K. J. Holsti Canada 11 297 1.0× 239 1.0× 95 1.2× 18 0.4× 40 1.3× 22 431
Siba N. Grovogui United States 11 293 1.0× 350 1.4× 82 1.0× 18 0.4× 31 1.0× 21 528
Qin Yaqing China 9 397 1.3× 308 1.2× 175 2.2× 28 0.7× 16 0.5× 24 546
Michael Wesley Australia 13 292 1.0× 216 0.9× 106 1.3× 99 2.3× 25 0.8× 50 440

Countries citing papers authored by Alan James

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Fields of papers citing papers by Alan James

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Alan James

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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James, Alan, Michael Bradshaw, Neil M. Coe, & James Faulconbridge. (2019). Sustaining Economic Geography? Business/Management Schools and the UK’s Great Economic Geography Diaspora. SSRN Electronic Journal. 1 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (2012). A FRENCH ARMADA? THE AZORES CAMPAIGNS, 1580–1583. The Historical Journal. 55(1). 1–20.
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James, Alan, et al.. (2011). Les arsenaux de marine en France avant Colbert. Dix-septième siècle. n° 253(4). 657–669. 1 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (2002). A response to Kurtulus. Review of International Studies. 28(4). 779–782. 1 indexed citations
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Berridge, G. R. & Alan James. (2001). A Dictionary of Diplomacy. Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks. 29 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (2001). Keeping the Peace in Cyprus 1963-64. Palgrave Macmillan eBooks. 1 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (2000). Britain, the cold war, and the Congo crisis, 1960–63. The Journal of Imperial & Commonwealth History. 28(3). 152–168. 2 indexed citations
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James, Alan, et al.. (1997). The External Representation of the Dominions, 1919-1948: Its Role in the Unravelling of the British Empire. British Yearbook of International Law. 67(1). 479–501. 1 indexed citations
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Moul, William B., Robert H. Jackson, & Alan James. (1995). States in a Changing World: A Contemporary Analysis. International Journal Canada s Journal of Global Policy Analysis. 51(1). 162–162. 13 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1993). Internal Peace-Keeping. Security Dialogue. 24(4). 359–368. 11 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1992). The equality of states: contemporary manifestations of an ancient doctrine. Review of International Studies. 18(4). 377–391. 12 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1991). Sovereignty in Eastern Europe. Millennium Journal of International Studies. 20(1). 81–89. 2 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1986). Small is dangerous: micro states in a macro world. International Affairs. 62(2). 295–296. 33 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1985). Symbol in Sinai: The Multinational Force and Observers. Millennium Journal of International Studies. 14(3). 255–271. 2 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1984). Sovereignty: ground rule or gibberish?. Review of International Studies. 10(1). 1–18. 9 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1983). Human rights in the world: an introduction to the study of the international protection of human rights. International Affairs. 59(3). 491–492. 16 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1982). Michael Nicholson on Martin Wight: a mind passing in the night. Review of International Studies. 8(2). 117–123. 6 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1979). An Idea and its Servants: UNESCO from Within. International Affairs. 55(3). 442–442. 16 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1973). The Anatomy of Influence: Decision Making in International Organization. International Affairs. 49(4). 630–631. 37 indexed citations
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James, Alan. (1964). Power Politics. Political Studies. 12(3). 307–326. 2 indexed citations

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