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Usage of Recursive in Political Science

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 April 2010

Miles Townes
Miles Townes
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George Washington University
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Abstract

The article discusses the term “recursive,” which has multiple uses in the political science literature. The two principle uses are reviewed, with attention to precedent and technical meanings, and examples are provided of mathematical concepts and their application to political science literature. The problem of divergent meaning is addressed through a survey of potential for reconciliation or possible substitute terminology.

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PS: Political Science & Politics , Volume 43 , Issue 2 , April 2010 , pp. 259 - 261
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Copyright © American Political Science Association 2010

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