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Starting a research paper? Look for an article on your topic in these resources
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Oxford Handbooks OnlineEach Handbook offers thorough introductions to topics and a critical survey of the current state of scholarship, creating an original conception of the field and setting the agenda for new research. Handbook articles review the key issues and cutting-edge debates, as well as providing arguments for how those debates might evolve.
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Oxford Research Encylopedias. PoliticsSubstantive, peer-reviewed, and regularly updated articles that cover major topics, theories, and research questions in political science.
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The International Studies EncyclopediaThe International Studies Encyclopedia', published in association with the International Studies Association (ISA), is the most comprehensive reference work of its kind for the fields of international studies and international relations. It brings together specially commissioned, peer reviewed essays, written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers
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Political Science CompletePSC provides indexing and abstracts for 2900 journals,and full-text articles for 500 top-ranked scholarly journals. Also includes reference works and professional conference papers. Its coverage consists of topics such as law and legislation, comparative politics, political theory, international relations, humanitarian issues, and non-governmental organizations.
Learn About Research Methods
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Sage Research MethodsBrowse the methods map or the list of methods to identify a social science methodology to pursue further. When it is complete, Sage Research Methods will have over 1000 books, reference books, journal articles and videos on all aspects of social science research methodology. Includes the notable "little green book" series (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences) and the "little blue book" series (Qualitative Research Methods).
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The SAGE Handbook of Research Methods in Political Science and International Relations
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ISBN: 9781526459930Publication Date: 2020-10-23
Political Science Encyclopedias
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Oxford Research Encylopedias. PoliticsSubstantive, peer-reviewed, and regularly updated articles that cover major topics, theories, and research questions in political science.
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Encyclopedia of Political ScienceExamines the central ideas, concepts, and frameworks underlying the study of politics and highlights the intersections of politics with other disciplines. Explore wide range of concepts and frameworks, both Western and non-Western, national and international.
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International Studies EncyclopediaThis work is a product of the International Studies Compendium Project and is published in association with the International Studies Association. Includes topic areas such as peace studies, diplomacy studies, foreign policy analysis, global development and environmental studies. The print edition was published in 12 volumes in 2010.
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International Encyclopedia of Political ScienceThe eight volumes cover every field of politics, from political theory and methodology to political sociology, comparative politics, public policies, and international relations.
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Sage Knowledge (for Congressional Quarterly Press titles)Collection of over 30 political science reference books, including current and all past issues. Includes CQ Almanac, Exit Polls: Surveying the Amerian Electorate, Guide to Political Campaigns in America, Guide to the Presidency, Encyclopedia of Political Science, Encyclopedia of the U.S. Census, Federal regulatory Directory, Washington Information Directory, Historic Documents Series and many others. U-M User Only.
Biographies
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A Dictionary of Political BiographyCovers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century. It describes and assesses the lives of more than 1,000 men and women who have shaped political events across the world.
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