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Subject Guide: Political Studies

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Political Studies Indexes
 
Politics @ Scholars Portal Search
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Academic Search Elite
Trent
some FT
Alt-Press Watch
Trent
FT
America: History and Life index to articles in North American History
Trent
C
Annual Reviews e-journals
Trent
FT
CBCA (Canadian Business and Current Affairs)
Trent
some FT
CPI-Q (Canadian Periodical Index) - also available through Scholars Portal Search in the box above.
Trent
some FT
Historical Abstracts index to articles in World History
Trent
C
Social Sciences Citation Index from Web of Science
Trent
C
       
Other Online Resources      
Economist Intelligence Unit
Trent
Stats & Ref
Encyclopedia of Global Change
Trent
Reference
House of Commons Parliamentary Papers
Trent
FT
Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
Trent
Reference
World Development Indicators Online
Trent
Stats
       
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Print Indexes
International African bibliography [Ref.] Z3505 . I535
in library
C
International bibliography of political science [Ref.] Z7163.I64 (to 1996)
in library
C
International political science abstracts [Ref.] JA36.I5 (to 1998)
in library
C
The New York Times index [Ref.] AI21.N44
in library
C
Public Affairs Information Service (PAIS) Bulletin [Ref.] Z7163 .P6
in library
C
The Times, London : Indexes [Ref.] AI21.T43 to Ref. AI21.T46
in library
C
UNDOC [Ref.] JX1977.A215/ Microfiche set 1653 (to 1999)
in library
C

Political Studies Websites
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
This site provides a wide range of information, analysis, statistics, news and Internet links detailing Canada's economic, political, social and institutional relations with Asia Pacific.
 Canadian Government Information - from the National Library of Canada
Selective collection of links to Canadian government sites and key federal documents.
Canadian Government Information on the Internet (CGII)
Information is listed under federal, provincial or municipal headings. Access is also provided to major sites, libraries, electronic journals and discussion lists.
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
A non-profit, non-governmental organization providing Canadians with "a non-partisan, nationwide forum for the discussion, analysis and debate of international affairs" .
Canadian Political Parties
A great Canadian election site, with links to every political party in every province.
Canadian Politics : a Net Station
Impressive collection of web sites with information on Canadian politics, government, public policy, foreign relations, etc. (from UBC Library)
Canadian Politics on the Web
Annotated links to Canadian politics and government sites, many with connections to full-text documents as well as to useful graphs and maps. Other sites are grouped under: Government and Politics on the Web, Political Science Resource Sites, Canadian International News Sources, Political Science Glossary. From Nelson publishers.
CIA World Factbook
Contains comprehensive, individual country profiles which include information on the country's geography, population, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
Constitutions : Treaties and Declarations
Includes texts of important treaties and of country's constitutional documents, as well as charters and similar documents of international organizations. Part of the well-respected Richard Kimber's Political Science Resources Web Page.(U.K.) - an extensive and well-maintained list including country by country indexing.
 Council of the European Union
Who's Who of the Council, with information on activities, treaties, European Convention, agreements, government online, terminology , etc.
 Federal Web Locator (United States)
From the Center for Information Law and Policy, quick access points for federal government information on the World Wide Web.
FirstGov.gov (U.S.)
The official web site and information portal for searching the US Government. Links also to state and local government information.
Government of Canada - Official Web Site
Canadian government information - federal, provincial and links to other government sites.
Government of Ontario web site
General government information, but can also search under specific ministry.
Government Publications at Trent University
Information about the Government Publications Section of the Library, with links to Canadian Government sites, Royal Commissions, and other international organizations.
 GPO Access (United States)
Free electronic access to full-text information from the U.S. Federal Government. Databases are updated based on their print equivalent and generally date back to 1994.
Index to Federal Royal Commissions
Searchable index to bibliographic records associated with over 200 federal Royal Commissions since Confederation.
 INFO-GO Government of Ontario
Search or browse the online directory of Ontario government offices and services, or the online government telephone directory.
International Agencies and Information on the Web
From the University of Michigan Documents Center, a comprehensive list of Web sites by name of the organization.
Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC)
Resources are evaluated and organized under country headings or subject listings. Searchable site. (from the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Univerity of Texas at Austin).
NIRA's World Directory of Think Tanks 2002
The National Institute for Research Advancement provides information on over 300 public policy institutes from over 77 countries and regions.
Official Documents of the United Nations
ODS covers all types of official United Nations documentation, beginning in 1993. Older UN documents are, however, added to the system on a daily basis. ODS also provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards. The system does not contain press releases, UN sales publications, the United Nations Treaty Series or information brochures issued by the Department of Public Information.
Parliament of Canada
Information provided jointly by the Senate, the House of Commons, and the Library of Parliament.
 Political Resources on the Net
Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.
Political Science : a Net Station
Extensive collection of web sites, developed by Iza Laponce. (UBC Library)
Political Science Resources on the Web
Comprehensive coverage of political science resources, under such listings as area studies, political theory, international relations, and much more. Excellent U.S. coverage.
Politics Gateway
Over 6 ,000 links to political information sources on the internet (from the U.K. Political Studies Association).
 Rulers
Lists of heads of state and heads of government (and, in certain cases, de facto leaders not occupying either of those formal positions) of all countries and territories, going back to about 1700 in most cases.Very well-maintained site.
 SearchGov.com (United States)
Search or browse the federal, state or local governmental departments, agencies, including the senate, house, white house, and census bureau web sites.
THOMAS - Legislative Information on the Internet
U.S. legislative information from the Library of Congress.
U.K. Official Publications on the Internet
This site includes the full text or summary of selected documents prepared for the Internet by The Stationery Office.
U.K. Parliament Homepage
Includes full text of parliamentary debates (Hansard) and Acts (from 1996 onward). Summaries are provided for Acts before 1996.
United Nations Home Page
Information about the U.N. and links to its organizations, under headings such as peace and security, economic and social development, human rights, international law, and humanitarian affairs.
 U.S. Government Manual
The official handbook of the U.S.Federal Government, the Government Manual provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
Political Studies Reference Books
 
E-Books
   
xreferplus An online collection of 100 reference books
 
General Reference Books
   
The Blackwell encyclopaedia of political institutions  JA 61 .B56 1987 REF
Blackwell encyclopaedia of political science  JA 61 .B5 1991 REF
Crises in the twentieth century  D 443 .B713 1988 v. 1-2 REF
Dictionary of Marxist thought  HX 17 .D5 1991 REF
Dictionary of world politics  JA 61 .E85 1990 REF
Encyclopedia of government and politics  JA 61 .E52 1992 REF
Encyclopedia of human rights  JC 571 .E67 1991 REF
Encyclopedia of terrorism and political violence  HV 6431 .T56 1987 REF
The Europa year book : a world survey  JN 1.E85 REF
The International who's who  CT 120 .I5 REF
The International year book and statesmen's who's who  JA 51 .I57 REF
Keesing's contemporary archives  D 410 .K4 REF
Oxford companion to politics of the world  JA 61 .O95 1993 REF
Political handbook of the world  JF 37 .P6 1995/96 REF
Political systems of the world  JA 61 .D47 1989 REF
Safire's new political dictionary  JK 9 .S2 1993 REF
Statesman's yearbook  JA 51 .S7 REF
World directory of minorities  JC 312 .W67 1997 REF
   
Subject Specific Reference Books : International Relations
   
Antarctica and international law  JX 4084 .A5 A56 REF
Encyclopedia of the United Nations and international agreements  JX 1977 .O8213 1985 REF
International organizations: a dictionary and directory  JX 1995 .S33 1993 REF
International organizations and world order dictionary  JX 1995 .A4595 1992 REF
International relations: a political dictionary  JX 1226 .P55 1995 REF
The Military balance  UA 15 .L652 REF
Strategic survey  U 162.S77 REF
Treaties and alliances of the world  JX 4005 .T72 1995 REF
   
Subjecct Specific Reference Books : Regional : General
   
Commonwealth ministers' reference book JN 248 .C5548 REF
Encyclopedia of the Third World HC 59.7 .K87 1981 REF
Sources for colonial studies in the Public Record Office JV 1011 .R43 1995 REF
A Yearbook of the Commonwealth JN 107 .C6 REF
   
Subject Specific Reference Books : Regional : Africa, Australasia, Middle East
   
The African political dictionary DT 30.5 .P47 1984 REF
Africa research bulletin DT 1 .A24 REF
The African political dictionary DT 30.5 .P47 1984 REF
African studies companion DT 19.8 .Z45 1997 REF
The Far East and Australasia DS 502 .F3 REF
The Macmillan dictionary of Australian politics JQ 4005 .J33 1988 REF
Middle East contemporary survey DS 62.8 .M53 REF
New African yearbook DT 1 .A16 REF
Political dictionary of the Arab world DS 61 .S52 1988 REF
Political dictionary of the state of Israel DS 126.5 .P62 1987 REF
Southeast Asian affairs DS 502 .S76 REF
Struggle for South Africa JQ 1931 .D38 1988 REF
   
Reference Books : Regional : The Americas
   
Latin America and Caribbean contemporary record F 1401 .L332 REF
Latin American history and culture F 1406 .E53 1996 v. 1-5 REF
Latin American political dictionary F 1406 .R67 REF
Political parties of the Americas JL 195 .P64 1982 REF
South America, Central America and the Caribbean F 1408.29 .S68 REF
   
Subject Specific Reference Books : Regional : Canada
   
Almanac of Canadian politics JL 193 .A626 1995 REF
Canadian annual review of politics and public affairs F 5003 .C36 REF
Canadian human rights yearbook JC 599 .C3 C35 REF
Canadian legislatures JL 73 .C36 1992 REF
Canadian news facts F 5000 .C34 REF
Canadian parliamentary guide JL 5 .A4 REF
The language of Canadian politics JA 61 .M33 REF
   
Subject Specific Reference Books : Regional : United States
   
Dictionary of American diplomatic history E 183.7 .F5 REF
The Dorsey dictionary of American government and politics JK 9 .S42 1988 REF
Encyclopedia of American foreign policy JX 1407 .E53 REF
Encyclopedia of American political history E 183 .E52 1984 REF
Encyclopedia of the American left HX 86 .E58 1992 REF
Encyclopedia of US foreign relations E 183.7 .E53 1997 v. 1-4 REF
Political facts of the United States since 1789 E 183 .A97 REF
Political parties and elections of the United States : an encyclopedia JK 2261 .P683 1991 REF
   
Subject Specific Reference Books : Regional : Europe
   
The Almanac of British politics JN 561 .W28 1983 REF
Europa world yearbook JN 1 .E85 1989 REF
European political facts, 1918-1984 JN 12 .C64 1986 REF
The Soviet and East European political dictionary DJK 6 .M33 1984 REF
   
Bibliographies
   
Canadian government and politics Z 7164 .C2 J32 1988 REF
Contemporary Canadian politics Z 1385 .M35 1988 REF
The 1960's - annotated bibliography of social and political movements in the United States Z 7164 .S66 J28 1992 REF
Political science - a guide to reference and information sources Z 7161 .Y25 1990 REF
The politics of the new states Z 7164 .C7 C3 REF
Politique et societe au Quebec Z 1392 .Q3 L37 1993 REF
Popular participation and development: a bibliography on Africa and Latin America Z 7164 .P79 D69 REF
Revolutions and revolutionists Z 7164 .R54 B55 1982 REF
The shaping of the French colonial empire Z 8744.23 .B68 1985 REF
Soviet Union under Gorbachev Z 2510.3 .S37 1990 REF
US relations with South Africa Z 6465 .U5 L84 1991 REF
 

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