Government publications as bibliographie references in the periodical literature of international relations: A citation analysis

This article analyzed citations from a sample of international relations journals for 1964, 1974, and 1984. Results show significant citation, particularly to U.S. government publications. The most highly cited titles and types of U.S. government serial publications for international relations, and the most frequently cited agencies, were identified. Other findings suggest citation trends to U.S. government, international organization, and...