Politics Research Guide

A guide to articles, books, and other resources for research in politics.

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Politics Reference Books

Reference books for Politics include:

Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy
available online; also available in print at REF E 183.7 .E52 2002
Essays by subject experts treat concepts and doctrines, policymaking, commerce and science, human rights and arms control, with specific articles on topics ranging from anti-imperialism to environmental diplomacy, from refugee policies to terrorism and countermeasures. Also includes a chronology.

Encyclopedia of Government and Politics
call number: REF JA 1 .C66 2004
This two-volume work features essays by prominent political scientists on 84 political theories, concepts and issues, such as “Conceptions of Power,” “Latin America: democratization and its consequences,” and “Refugees.” Each essay includes references and many include suggestions for further reading.

Europa World Year Book
call number: REF JN 1 .E85
This two-volume resource provides current and detailed political, economic, and statistical information for countries and intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations.

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