Dr. James Mahoney

Professor

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Biography

James Mahoney is a comparative-historical researcher focusing on national development, political regimes, and methodology. His significant contributions include historical research in Latin America and conceptual work on path dependence and institutional change. Mahoney has published extensively in numerous peer-reviewed journals and is the author of several award-winning books. His current research explores the role of global idea systems in shaping long-term political dynamics in Latin America. He has held esteemed positions, including Chair of several Organized Sections of the American Political Science Association and the American Sociological Association, and has served on various councils related to sociology and political science.

Research Interests

Awards

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Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

2022-06-01
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Aaron Wildavsky Enduring Contribution Award

2019-06-01
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Elected to Sociological Research Association

2018-06-01
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Leo Goodman Award

2012-08-01
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Faculty Book Award

2012-08-01
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Gregory Luebbert Book Award

2011-09-01
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J. David Greenstone Book Award

2011-09-01
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Robert Jervis Paul Schroeder Book Award

2011-09-01
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Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Book Award

2011-08-01
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David Collier Mid-Career Achievement Award

2010-09-01
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Alexander L. George Award

2009-09-01
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Research Grant

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Career Award Grant

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Alexander L. George Award

2005-09-01
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Giovanni Sartori Book Award

2004-09-01
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Barrington Moore Jr. Prize

2002-08-01

Courses

Countries Richer Than 101 Methods of Political Inference 311 Global Development 390

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.