Resources
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Political Science DatabaseProQuest - (1985-current) Political science and international relations journals.
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Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO)A comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. Full-text of scholarship from 1991 on and updated monthly, from Columbia University Press.
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PAIS International (1914- current)ProQuest - Indexing/abstracting to journal articles, books, gov. documents, statistics, grey literature, research reports, international publications, and more.
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Lexis Nexis Academic UniverseFull-text legal information, business, financial information and news. Includes specialized searches for countries, news, and more.
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GenderWatchProQuest - Full-text publications that focus on how gender impacts a spectrum of subject areas. (1970 - present)
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Dissertations and Theses GlobalProQuest - Full-text and abstracts for dissertations and theses from 1861 to the present from around the world.
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ProQuest Social Sciences Premium Collection(ProQuest - (1871-current) Covering the international literature in the social sciences, including politics, sociology, social services, anthropology, criminology and education.
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PressReader2500 newspapers and 2500 magazines from 100 countries are available full image/full color current to 60 days. Includes papers in 60 languages. Download app and read on your mobile devices.
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ProQuest Newspaper CollectionCombined search of all ProQuest newspapers from regional, national and international areas included in Whitworth's subscription.
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Ethnic NewsWatchProQuest - Interdisciplinary, full text database of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press (coverage 1959- present) .
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CultureGrams OnlineWorldwide cultural information on lifestyle and society from over 200 countries including basic statistics, customs, lifestyle and society.
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The World BankData & statistics on economic development indicators, 1960 - present. Searchable by country or topic.
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AfrobarometerAn African-led series of national public attitude surveys on democracy and governance in Africa.
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EurobarometerSurveys and studies address major topics concerning European citizenship: enlargement, social situation, health, culture, information technology, environment, the Euro, defence, etc.
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Political Database of the AmericasProvides information about institutions, political processes, national constitutions, branches of government and other subjects related to the fields of political science and government.
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Election resources on the InternetProvides a general overview of the electoral process, recent election results, and links to election data and information for over 120 countries.
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Core Documents of U.S. DemocracyCurrent and historical government publications that define U.S. democratic society.
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Constitution FinderDatabase containing over 400 constitutions and related documents for over 200 worldwide governments.
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Political Science ResourcesProvides information on worldwide government, organized by country and topic.
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Yearbook of Immigration StatisticsU. S. Department of Homeland Security. Data on foreign nationals who were granted lawful permanent residence or were admitted into the United States on a temporary basis, applied for asylum or refugee status, or were naturalized. The Yearbook also presents data on immigration enforcement actions, including alien apprehensions, removals, and returns.
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Oxford Social Sciences Reference Books OnlineOxford University Press - Some titles are available in paper: Encyclopedia of evolution is at REF QH360.2.E54 2002, Encyclopedia of human rights is at REF JC571.E673 2009, The encyclopedia of religion and nature is at REF BL31.E465 2005, The Oxford encyclopedia of the Islamic world is at REF DS35.53.O96 2009.
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A Dictionary of Political Biography (1 rev ed.)Oxford University Press. Biographies of more than a thousand men and women who have shaped political events across the world.
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The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names (2 ed.)Oxford University Press. History, meanings, and origin of country, region, island, city, and town names from around the world.
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World MapsOxford University Press. Includes over 775 maps, with locator, physical and political maps for each country, over 120 island maps, state maps for North America, Canada, and Mexico, and more than 100 city maps.
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International Encyclopedia of Political Science
by Call Number: Ref JA61 .I58 2011ISBN: 1412959632Publication Date: 20118 volume set -
Encyclopedia of U.S. Political History
by Call Number: REF E183 .E53 2010Publication Date: 20107 volume set -
The Political Science Student Writer's Manual
by Call Number: REF JA86 .S39 2002Publication Date: 2001
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Affluence & Influence
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Filibustering: A Political History of Obstruction in the House and Senate
by Call Number: JK1041 .K64 2010ebPublication Date: 2010Click title to access electronic book -
Islam and Human Rights
by Call Number: KBP2460 .M39 2013
How to Find Political Science Books
In the Library of Congress classification system used by the Whitworth Library, political science books in both the main collection and reference (non-circulating) collection are shelved under call numbers beginning with these letters:
- JA - JC
- General political science, political theory
- JF
- Political institutions and public administration (general)
- JJ - JQ
- Political institutions and public administration: specific countries and regions
- JS
- Local government
- JV
- Colonization, emigration & immigration
- JZ
- International relations
To search for both print books and e-books owned by the library, use the Library Catalog tab above. E-books can also be found via the Electronic Books tab above.
A Thousand Words
Political Convention. Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 20 Jul 2011.
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Citing Your Sources
The style mainly used for Political Science is:
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APSA (American Political Science Association) Style ManualSource: American Political Science Association
However, you should follow the instructions given by your professor, editor, or journal first. See the Citation Resources page for more detailed information on citation styles.
Elections
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