"Pournelle chart" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Pournelle charts [plural]
Etymology: Developed by American science fiction writer Jerry Pournelle in his 1963 dissertation in political science. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Pournelle chart (plural Pournelle charts)
  1. A chart plotted on two axes — "attitude toward the state" and "attitude toward planned social progress" — used to visualize a person's political philosophy. Wikipedia link: Jerry Pournelle, Pournelle chart Related terms: Nolan chart, Vosem chart

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