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Kenneth D. Wald publication distribution in Political Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Political Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kenneth D. Wald sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 333+

This scientist: 115 publications — 44th percentile

44% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 333 publications or more.

Kenneth D. Wald D-index placement in Political Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Political Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Kenneth D. Wald sits on this spectrum.

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20 D-Index 62+

This scientist: 30 D-Index — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 62 D-Index or more.

Overview

Kenneth D. Wald is affiliated with the University of Florida in the United States. Their primary research contributions lie within the social sciences, with a particular focus on sociology and political science. Their work often intersects with Jewish identity, society, and political behavior, reflecting engagement with complex social and intergroup dynamics.

The scholar's recent published papers cover a range of topics related to Jewish identity, political attitudes, and historical trauma. Notable publications include:

  • "Is Criticism Disloyal? American Jews' Attitudes toward Israel" (2020), Politics and Religion
  • "The Political Consequences of Trauma: Holocaust Exposure and Emotional Attachment to Israel Among American Jews" (2020), Contemporary Jewry
  • "Measuring "Who is a Jew?" Why It Matters in Jewish Political Behavior" (2022), Contemporary Jewry
  • "In Memoriam: David C. Leege" (2022), Political Science Today
  • "Jews and American Public Life: Essays on American Jewish History and Politics by David G. Dalin. With a Foreword by Jonathan D. Sarna" (2022), Contemporary Jewry

Research topics that are recurrent in their work include:

  • Jewish Identity and Society
  • Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
  • Social and Intergroup Psychology
  • Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
  • Religion and Society Interactions

They have collaborated with several co-authors in recent years, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches and shared thematic interests. Frequent co-authors include Graham Wright, Leonard Saxe, André Förster, Ira M. Sheskin, and Michael D. Martinez.

Their research has been predominantly published in the following venues:

  • Contemporary Jewry
  • Politics and Religion
  • Political Science Today

The scholar's work demonstrates a concentration in sociology and political science within the social sciences more broadly, contributing to the understanding of ethnic identity, group behavior, and the political implications of historical and social experiences among Jewish populations.

Best Publications

  • Religion and Politics in the United States

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  • Churches as Political Communities

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  • Getting Religion: Has Political Science Rediscovered the Faith Factor?

    Kenneth D. Wald;Clyde Wilcox

  • MAKING SENSE OF RELIGION IN POLITICAL LIFE

    Kenneth D. Wald;Adam L. Silverman;Kevin S. Fridy

  • The Politics of Cultural Differences: Social Change and Voter Mobilization Strategies in the Post-New Deal Period

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  • The Politics of Gay Rights in American Communities: Explaining Antidiscrimination Ordinances and Policies

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  • Estimating Illegal Resource Use at a Ugandan Park with the Randomized Response Technique

    Jennifer Solomon;Susan K. Jacobson;Kenneth D. Wald;Michael Gavin

  • Political Cohesion in Churches

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  • Religion and Presidential Politics in Florida: A List Experiment*

    James G. Kane;Stephen C. Craig;Kenneth D. Wald

  • The politics of gay rights

    Craig A. Rimmerman;Kenneth D. Wald;Clyde Wilcox

  • Religion and Politics in the United States

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  • THE POLITICS OF RELIGION IN AMERICA Issues for Investigation

    James L. Guth;Ted G. Jelen;Lyman A. Kellstedt;Corwin E. Smidt

  • Evangelical Politics and Status Issues

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  • Crosses on the Ballot: Patterns of British Voter Alignment since 1885

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  • Religious Influence in Electoral Behavior: The Role of Institutional and Social Forces in Israel

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  • Rediscovering the Religious Factor in American Politics.

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  • Homeland Interests, Hostland Politics: Politicized Ethnic Identity among Middle Eastern Heritage Groups in the United States 1

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  • The Politics of Cultural Differences

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  • The Presidential Debate As a Civics Lesson

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  • Religious Elites and Public Opinion: The Impact of the Bishops' Peace Pastoral

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  • Regimes of Religion and State: A Widening Atlantic?

    Kenneth D. Wald

  • Conflict over Israel: The Role of Religion, Race, Party and Ideology in the U.S. House of Representatives, 1997–2002

    Elizabeth A. Oldmixon;Beth Rosenson;Kenneth D. Wald

  • Homophobic Innumeracy? Estimating the Size of the Gay and Lesbian Population

    Michael D. Martinez;Kenneth D. Wald;Stephen C. Craig

  • Religious Preferences and Social Science: A Second Look

    Clyde Wilcox;Kenneth D. Wald;Ted G. Jelen

  • The diaspora project of Arab Americans: assessing the magnitude and determinants of politicized ethnic identity

    Kenneth D. Wald

  • American Jews and Israel: The Sources of Politicized Ethnic Identity

    Kenneth D. Wald;Bryan D. Williams

  • Religion and the Workplace: A Social Science Perspective

    Kenneth D. Wald

  • Is Israel the Exception that Proves the Rule

    Kenneth D. Wald;Danielle Feinstein

Frequent Co-Authors

Stephen C. Craig
Stephen C. Craig University of Florida
Clyde Wilcox
Clyde Wilcox Georgetown University
Susan K. Jacobson
Susan K. Jacobson University of Florida
Ted G. Jelen
Ted G. Jelen University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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