Key Article Databases
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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 IndexProQuest - Includes PAIS International (1972-current) and PAIS Archive (1915-1976). Indexing/abstracting to journal articles, books, gov. documents, statistics, grey literature, research reports, international publications, and more.
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Nexis Uni15,000 news, business and legal sources, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790.
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Web of Knowledge Social Science Citation IndexWoS - (2008-present) This index of citations shows researchers how scholarly work from top social sciences sources has been referenced over time, as well as other scholarship that is closely related. Full text is linked when available. Coverage includes the American Journal of Political Science, International Organization, Quarterly Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, Journal of Politics, and others.
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Dissertations & Theses GlobalProQuest - Full-text and abstracts for dissertations and theses from 1861 to the present from around the world.
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Worldwide Political Science AbstractsProQuest- (1975-current) International political science and international relations - journal articles, books, dissertations and working papers.
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Social Science Premium CollectionProQuest - (1871-current) Covering the international literature in the social sciences, including politics, sociology, social services, anthropology, criminology and education.
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Opposing Viewpoints (In Context)GALE - Opposing Viewpoints is for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues. Current, authoritative, media-rich information including curriculum aligned materials from Gale publications.
Data and Statistics
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The World BankData & statistics on economic development indicators, 1960 - present. Searchable by country or topic.
Books and E-books
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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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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.
International Politics
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Constitution FinderDatabase containing over 400 constitutions and related documents for over 200 worldwide governments.
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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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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.
Newspapers
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Access World NewsNewsBank - Find global information on topics related to business and economics, careers, education, the environment, global issues, health, international studies, literature, performing and fine arts, politics and government, science, social issues, sports, STEM, technology and more from a variety of news media featuring newspapers, videos and web-only content.
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News & NewspapersProQuest - Combined 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) .
Multimedia
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Digital Films on DemandMultidisciplinary academic collection of Digital Films on Demand providing streaming films and transcripts.
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ARTstorA digital library of over 1 million images from a wide range of cultures and time periods and historical photographs from around the world.
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World MapsOxford University Press, 2004. 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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Smithsonian Free Image Collection2.8 million free online images from the Smithsonians Smithsonian’s 19 museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo.
Whitworth Departments
Culture and peoples
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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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A to Z The WorldWorld Trade Press. Online database for the international and business traveler. Covers cultural and practical information from embassies to internet connectivity.
History and World Studies Resources
Citing Your Sources
The style mainly used for Political Science is:
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.
See also:
The political science student writer's manual
REF JA86 .S39 2002
REF JA86 .S39 2002
How to Find Political Science Books
Browse the library shelves with these call numbers:
- 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
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