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The Encyclopedia of Political ScienceCovers the central ideas, concepts, and frameworks underlying the study of politics and the intersections of politics with other disciplines.
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International Encyclopedia of Political ScienceProvides a comprehensive picture of all aspects of political life, recognizing its theoretical foundations and including empirical findings from across the globe.
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Encyclopedia of Political TheoryExamines the ideas of the major political theorists from before Plato to our own times: the main schools of political thought, the concepts and issues of political theorists, and some of the main institutions and practices inspired by political thought.
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CQ Press LibraryIncludes resources on American government, current affairs, history, politics, public policy, and data analysis for the social sciences.
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Political Science CompleteFind articles and conference papers in political science, international relations and law.
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Public Affairs Information Service (PAIS)Find articles, book citations, and government documents on public policy, international relations, and business.
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Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO)Find scholarship on international affairs, including working papers, research projects, paper series, conference proceedings, books, journals, and policy briefs, from 1991-present.
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CongressionalFind Congressional reports, bills, hearings, committee prints, serial set maps, and other documents.
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Digital National Security ArchiveFind declassified government documents about U.S. foreign policy and military policy since 1945. Search across all collections, by a specific area, and by chronology.
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Declassified Documents Reference System (DDRS)Find declassified government documents on major domestic and international events of the post-WWII era.
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Women Also Know StuffFind women scholars in political science, searchable by area of expertise, name, and keywords.