Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia articles, written by subject authorities, provide information useful for gaining a basic understanding of a topic and getting started with a research project. Typically, a bibliography, or list, of "classic" books and articles for further research follows each article. Students will find also these encyclopedias useful for brushing up on topics related to their central area of investigation. [Note: See the Research Guides for sources that deal with narrower sub-fields within the discipline.]

The Encyclopedia of American Political History. Edited by Paul Finkelman and Peter Wallenstein.  Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, c2001.

This resource presents over 240 articles on major topics and figures in American political history.  It is meant to be a starting place for students or for elementary and secondary school teachers.  Offers a descriptive timeline of major events in American political history, as well as a dictionary of abbreviations in American history.   Illustrated, with brief bibliographies.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] E183 .E48 2001 

Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues, 1789-1995.  By John R. Vile.  Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, c1996.

Offers more than 400 alphabetical entries dealing with Constitutional amendments, major subjects of proposed amendments, reforms, relevant individuals, Supreme Court decisions, and other historical Constitutional issues.  Appendices include the text of the U.S. Constitution, amendment proposal and ratification dates, and a list of the number of amendments ratified, by decade.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] KF4557 .V555 1996 

Encyclopedia of Interest Groups and Lobbyists in the United States. By Immanuel Ness.  Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, 2000.

This two-volume resource includes entries on nearly 200 interest groups, which are divided into thirteen sections.  Each entry in volume one offers a description of a specific interest group, its history, its current and future activities, and financial facts.  The second volume includes donation and expenses tables for 1997 and 1998 and contact information for each group. 

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK1118 .N47 2000 -- v.1-2

The Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion. Edited by Robert Wuthnow.  Washington, D.C. : Congressional Quarterly, c1998.

Intended for students and other interested researchers, The Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion presents 256 articles on topics of politics, religion, and society. Written by scholars from around the world, these entries discuss the historical interconnectivity and influence of religious and political institutions and policy.  Illustrated, with bibliographies.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] BL65 .P7 E53 1998 --v.1-2

Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, 2nd ed.  Edited by Leonard W. Levy and Kenneth L. Karst.  New York : Macmillan Reference USA, c2000.

Written by historians, lawyers, and political scientists, Encyclopedia of the American Constitution addresses terms and topics on the following subjects: doctrinal concepts of constitutional law, people, judicial decisions, public acts, and historical periods.  Entries are alphabetical and are heavily cross-referenced for ease of movement among related topics. Includes both a name and subject index, and a case index.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] KF4548 .E53 2000 -- v.1-6

Encyclopedia of the American Judicial System : Studies of the Principal Institutions and Process of Law.   Edited by Robert J. Janosik.  New York : Scribner, c1987.

This work presents and describes American legal institutions, process, personnel, and history for the non-professional.  It consists of a series of essays on various legal topics, including legal history by era and Constitutional law.  Each entry includes a brief bibliography and, in some instances, a list of relevant cases.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] KF154 .E53 1987 -- v.1-3

The Encyclopedia of the Republican Party; and The Encyclopedia of the Democratic Party. Edited by George Thomas Kurian. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 1997.

This multi-volume tool addresses key topics related to America's two major political parties.  The Republican and Democratic parties are represented in two volumes each, and entry subjects for both groups includes the following: issues and ideology, biographies of major figures within the party, conventions, platforms, and elections.   Illustrated.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK2352 .E56 1997 -- v.1-4

Encyclopedia of the United States Cabinet.   By Mark Grossman.  Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, c2000.

This three-volume work explores the lives and work of members, past and present, of the United States Cabinet.  Departments are presented in alphabetical order across the three volumes.  Each section includes a brief, historical description of the particular department, a biographical sketch of each cabinet member that has served in that department, and a references section for further research.   Includes a section on the Confederate Cabinet and a Chronological List of Cabinet Members and their dates of service. 

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] E176 .G89 2000 -- v.1-3

The Encyclopedia of the United States Congress.   Edited by Donald C. Bacon, Roger H. Davidson, and Morton Keller.  New York : Simon & Schuster, c1995-

This four-volume resource is intended to be a comprehensive guide to the history and processes of the United States Congress.  Subject authorities have contributed articles and essays on major topics related to Congress, characteristics of Congressional members, the interaction between Congress and other branches and elements of U.S. political life, congressional elections, public policy-making, landmark laws, and Congress as portrayed in popular culture.  Entries are listed alphabetically, and address people, states, acts, events, case law, and numerous other issues that have affected the evolution of the U.S. legislative branch.  Illustrated, with brief bibliographies.  

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK1067 .E63 1995 -- v.1-4

Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: a Political, Social, and Military History.Edited by Spencer C. Tucker.  Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, c1998.

This resource explores the history of Vietnam, from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on American involvement in and reaction to the country at war, the post-war Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and the country as represented in literature and film.    Maps, illustrations, a chronology of events, and multimedia bibliographies assist in bringing these topics and issues into focus.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] DS557.7 .E53 1998 -- v.1-3

Encyclopedia of U.S. Foreign Relations. Edited by Bruce W. Jentleson and Thomas G. Paterson.  New York : Oxford University Press, 1997.

The over 1,000 entries in this work present people, ideas, and events that have shaped American foreign policy.  Written by American and foreign scholars, Encyclopedia of U.S. Foreign Relations provides in-depth articles on major topics such as war, Congress, and Immigration, and U.S. relations with specific countries.  Includes maps, charts, figures, a foreign policy chronology, and brief bibliographies.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] E183.7 .E53 1997  -- v.1-4

Political Parties & Elections in the United States : an Encyclopedia.  Edited by L. Sandy Maisel.  New York : Garland Pub., 1991.

This resource, intended for researchers of all levels, highlights people, terms, and events relevant to the history of elections and politics in America.  As a means of limiting the scope of the encyclopedia exclusively to political parties and elections, entries address only the individuals, organizations, and elections the editors feel were vital to "defining the politics of the time" they influenced.  Includes bibliographies.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK2261 .P633 1991 -- v.1-2

West's Encyclopedia of American Law.  Minneapolis/St. Paul : West Publishing, c1998-

This encyclopedia defines and explains over 4,000 terms, concepts, events, cases, and people related to American law.  Entries are cross-referenced to related terms, and include numerous illustrations, graphs, and figures.  Special features of this work include sidebars, which highlight interesting facts about a given entry, and "In Focus" pieces,  which provide additional details and arguments to a particular topic.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] KF154 .W47 1998 -- v.1-12

Subject Dictionaries

These specialized subject dictionaries define the terminology in the discipline. See the Research Guides for sources that deal with narrower sub-fields within the discipline.

Black's Law Dictionary; 7th ed.   Edited by Bryan A. Garner.  St. Paul, Minnesota: West Group, 1999.

A well-established, practical, and comprehensive guide to legal terminology, Black's Law Dictionary includes nearly 25,000 definitions in the field.  This seventh edition enhances many entries with quotations from scholarly works.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] KF156 .B53 1999 

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics. [ Online ] Oxford University Press, 2003. Available: http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t86 (Accessed 5 April 2007)

A Dictionary of Political Biography.  [ Online ] Oxford University Press, 2003. Available: http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t85&subject=s20 (Accessed 5 April 2007)

This dictionary covers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century. It assesses the lives of more than 1000 men and women who have shaped political events across the world. Each entry includes an account of the background, career, and achievements of the individual concerned, balancing fact with critical appraisal.

The Electoral Politics Dictionary. By Peter G. Renstrom and Chester B. Rogers.  Santa Barbara, California: ABC-Clio, c1989.

Entries in this dictionary are arranged alphabetically under each of the following chapter subjects: Political Culture and Public Opinion, Political Participation, Elections, Political Campaigns, Political Parties, Interest Groups, and The Mass Media.   Concepts, terms, phrases, and cases provide the user with a fundamental understanding of electoral politics.  Cross-references provided where applicable.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK1971 .R46 1989 

The HarperCollins Dictionary of American Government and Politics. By Jay M. Shafritz.  New York, N.Y.: HarperPerennial, c1992.

"This work was designed to include definitions of everything that anyone interested in American government and politics might reasonably wish to have."   Contains over 5,000 entries addressing aspects of governance.  Illustrated.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK9 .S43 1992 

Political Dictionary.   [ Online ]    Available: http://www.iamericanspirit.com/politicaldictionary.html (Accessed 5 April 2007)

Offers basic definitions for contemporary political science terms and concepts, including organizations and systems of government.

The Urban Politics Dictionary. By John William Smith.   Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, 1990.

Contains 600 entries for terms and concepts in fields including municipal law, urban demography, public administration, and public policy analysis.  Includes bibliographies.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JS48 .S65 1990 

Handbooks

Handbooks collect basic, practical information—formulas, tables of data, classification systems, definitions—for professionals operating within a discipline.

 

The Almanac of American Politics. Washington, D.C. [etc.] Barone & Co. [etc.] [1972]

A state-by-state review of people, elections, districts, and current United States Congressional members.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] JK1012 .A44 2002

America Votes.  Washington : Elections Research Center, Congressional Quarterly, [1956].

This yearly guide to elections data provides tabular statistics by state.  Also includes primary results and summary tables.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK1967 .A8  2000

Desk Reference on the Presidency.  By Bruce Wetterau.  Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, 2000.

"Over 500 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions" on topics of presidential powers, personal life, campaigns and elections, notable presidencies, and the executive branch.  Presented in question and answer format.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK516 .W44 2000 

CQ's Politics in America.  Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, c1989-

Gives basic facts and statistics, as well as Congressional member profiles and assessments, for each state and district in the United States.  

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk/CD-ROM] JK1012 .P64 2002

Congressional Quarterly's Guide to Congress.  Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, c2000.

History, procedures and powers, election systems, and physical housing are major topics of this thirty-five chapter guide to the U.S. Congress.  Via lengthy essays on these subjects, it aims to present Congress as a "continuing institution" that has maintained a vital role in American politics.  The second volume includes numerous lists of Congressional members, rules and sessions of Congress, and a floor plan and map of the Capitol.   Illustrated.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK1021 .C565 2000 -- v.1-2 

Congressional Quarterly's Guide to the Presidency.  Edited by Michael Nelson.  Washington, D.C. : Congressional Quarterly, 1996.

This guide addresses a wide range of topics related to the U.S. presidency, including the history of the office, elements of the selection process, key presidential powers and responsibilities, and even aspects of daily life for the nation's leader.  It offers biographies of all U.S. presidents and vice presidents, text of many presidential documents, and statistical data on elections, approval ratings, and Congressional support.   Illustrated.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK516 .C57 1996 -- v.1-2 

Congressional Quarterly's Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court.  By Joan Biskupic and Elder Witt.  Washington, D.C. : Congressional Quarterly, 1997.

The twenty chapters in this two-volume handbook discuss in some detail all aspects of the Supreme Court, from its history, powers within the U.S. government system, operations, and traditions, to rights of individuals as they relate to the Judicial Branch.   Includes biographies, illustrations, and an extensive appendix of historical documents, acts, and cases. 

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] KF8742 .W567 1997  -- v.1-2 

Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections.  Edited by John L. Moore, Jon P. Preimesberger, and David R. Tarr.   Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, c2001.

Thirty-one chapters offer detailed discussion on the history and method of presidential, Congressional, and gubernatorial elections.  In addition to numerous essays, this guide includes election statistics tables, a biographical directory of presidential and vice-presidential candidates, and an indexes to candidates at all levels of government.  illustrated.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK1967 .C662 2001 -- v.1-2

The Europa World Year Book.  London, England : Europa Publications Limited, c1989-

An annual publication and reference collection staple since 1926, The Europa World Year Book offers a listing of international and regional organizations, and lengthy surveys of all countries of the world. Each country article includes historical facts and current political, economic and social demographics.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JN1 .E85 2000 -- v.1-2

A Historical Guide to the U.S. Government.  Edited by George T. Kurian.  New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.

Written by government officials and academics in the field, this handbook provides historical profiles of departments and agencies within the United States government.   Its alphabetical entries are meant to demonstrate the evolution of government within the greater social, cultural, and economic contexts of the nation's history.    Includes an appendix of important documents of public administration and brief bibliographies.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK9 .H57 1998 

The New York Red Book.  Albany, Williams Press [etc.] [18uu].

"An Illustrated Yearbook of Authentic Information Concerning New York State, Its Departments and Political Subdivisions and the Officials Who Administer Its Affairs."

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] JK3431 .N48 2001-02

The Presidency A to Z, 2nd ed.  Edited by Michael Nelson.   Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly, c1998.

This resource is an alphabetical guide to topics and people related to the U.S. presidency.    Intended as a source for quick answers to questions about government, it includes brief biographies of presidents and select first ladies, as well as appendices listing presidential cabinets, government organization, party affiliations in Congress, elections summaries, and all U.S. presidents and vice presidents.   Illustrated. 

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK511 .P775 1998 

The Statesman's Yearbook. New York [etc.] St. Martin's Press [etc.] [1864]

"The politics, cultures and economies of the world" are the foci of this well-established reference tool.  It serves as a quick reference guide to current demographics of nations, states, provinces, and territories worldwide.  It also provides brief descriptions of a host of international organizations.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] JA51 .S7 2002

The United States Government Manual.  Washington, D.C. : Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., [1974]

This official handbook of the United States Government offers "comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches."   It includes descriptions, histories, and contact information for individuals and organizations within these branches.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] JK421 .A3 2001-02

The World Factbook.   Washington, D.C. : Central Intelligence Agency : Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., [distributor], 1981-

The World Factbook is a gazetteer of country profiles compiled and updated by the Central Intelligence Agency.  Also available to Schaffer Library users via the Reference component of LexisNexis Academic Universe.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] PrEx 3.15: 

Sources of Statistics

The library subscribes to the ASI Microfiche Library. Every document indexed in ASI since 1979 is available in this library. In addition to the ASI Microfiche Library for federal government publications containing statistical data, the library also subscribes to the SRI Microfiche Library, containing most but not every non-federal statistical item indexed in SRI. A third collection, Index to International Statistics, deals with statistical material from international, intergovernmental bodies, completes the package. Online access to the database—and to some of the documents themselves—is available through the Statistical Universe component of LexisNexis Academic Universe.

The Reference component of LexisNexis Academic Universe provides access to Country Profiles, State Profiles, and Polls & Surveys, all of which include statistical information.

Vital Statistics on American Politics. Washington, D.C. : CQ Press. 1988- A

Offers data from more than two hundred tables and charts covering the full spectrum of American politics. The latest edition contains information on the 2000 elections, legislative term limits, approval ratings of Congress and the president, and the national debt. In addition, statistical information is available on PACs, public opinion and voting, media, social policy, economic policy, and foreign and military policy. Introductory material helps readers understand and interpret statistical material.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK274 .S74 2005-06

Directories

Directories identify the professionals, institutions, organizations, and associations within a discipline.

Biographical Directory of the American Congress, 1774-1996.  Alexandria, Va. : CQ Staff Directories, Inc., c1997.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK1010 .A5 1997 

Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1988-1994.  By Marie Marmo Mullaney.  Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1994.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] E176 .B5733 1994 

Biographical Directory of the United States Executive Branch, 1774-1989.  Edited by Robert Sobel.  New York: Greenwood Press, 1990.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] E176 .B578 1990 

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments.  Washington, D.C.: The Center: Document Expediting (DOCEX) Project, Exchange and Gift Division, Library of Congress [distributor], 19uu-

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] PrEx 3.11/2: 

Congressional Directory.   Washington: U.S. G.P.O., 1888-

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] Y 4.P 93/1:1/  

Congressional Staff Directory.  Mount Vernon, Va. [etc.]: Congressional Staff Directory [etc.] [1959] .

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] JK1012 .C65 2001

Foreign Consular Offices in the United States.  Washington, D.C.:[Dept. of State: Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., distributor, 1932-

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] S 1.69:128/  

Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts.  [Washington, D.C.?]: Foreign Affairs Document and Reference Center, Publishing and Reproduction Division: For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., [19uu]

CALL NUMBER: [Ref Desk] S 1.40/5:  

State Administrative Officials Classified By Function.  Chicago : Council of State Governments, c1967-

CALL NUMBER: Ref JK2403 .B62 Suppl.3 -- 2002

Washington Representatives.  Washington: Columbia Books. [1979]

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] JK1118 .D58 1999

Who's Who in American Law. Chicago : Marquis Who's Who, c1979.

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] KF8700 .A19 W450 1999

Who's Who in American Politics.  [New York: Bowker] [1968].

CALL NUMBER: [Ref] E176 .W6424 2001-02 -- v.1-2

Citation Guides and Style Manuals

Style manuals and citations guides illustrate how to cite book, journal, and other research sources, including materials found in online databases and on the Web according to the conventional format of a particular discipline. Subject specific citation guides are listed below, and a complete listing appears at Reference Sites: Citation Guides and Style Manuals.

Writer's Handbook: APSA Documentation. [ Online ] The University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center.  Available: http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/DocAPSA.html (Accessed 5 April 2007)

Based on Style Manual for Political Science, an American Political Science Association publication for writers in the field.   Style Manual for Political Science is based on citation guidelines found in the Chicago Manual of Style.

Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources. Citation Styles. [ Online ] Andrew Harnack and Eugene Kleppinger. Available: http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/citex.html (Accessed 5 April 2007)

Includes Chicago Manual of Style citation guidelines, the style on which Style Manual for Political Science is based.
 

Books in Schaffer Library are arranged by Library of Congress Class number. Class numbers are searchable in the Web Catalog and browsable in the Stacks and Reference Collection.

D	History: General and Old World
E-F	History: America (Western Hemisphere)
J	Political Science - General legislative and executive papers
JA	Political Science - Collections and general works
JC	Political theory. Theory of the state
JF	Constitutional history and administration
JK	Special countries
JL	British America. Latin America
JN	Europe
JQ	Asia. Africa. Australia. Oceania
JS	Local government
JV	Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration
JX	International law. International relations
K	Law
KD	Law of the United Kingdom and Ireland
KDZ, KG-KH	Law of the the Americas, Latin America, and the West Indies
KE	Law of Canada
KF	Law of the United States
KJ-KKZ	Law of Europe
KJV-KJW	Law of France
KK-KKC	Law of Germany

The New Acquisitions List—residing on the Library Catalogs page—is generated on the 10th of each month and includes items added to the library's collections for the previous calendar month.

Microfiche copies of Senior honors theses are maintained in the Library. For details on the Library's theses holdings, formats, access, photocopying restrictions, and searching for a thesis in the online catalog, see How to Find a Union College Thesis.

Research Guides supplement the broader Research by Subject pages by focusing on the print and electronic resources that are most useful for a course-specific research assignment. For faculty, the Research Guides provide structured access to the Library and Internet resources relevant to their own work or in advising students on their research projects. For students working independently, it serves as a reminder of services and materials offered within the library while at the same time providing a gateway for information available from remote sites.

Political Science 49:	Middle East Politics
Political Science 68:	Electoral Politics
Political Science 141:	Religion and Politics
Political Science 72:	The Environment, Energy, and American Politics
Political Science 74:	The Political Campaign in America
Political Science 251:	American Foreign Policy Simulation
Seminar:	Comparative Politics
Seminar:	Sovereignty
Seminar:	War
Sophmore Research Seminar:	Power, Resistance & Emancipation

Faculty using Blackboard are encouraged to incorporate links to Library resources—and specifically the Research by Subject pages and the appropriate course-related Research Guides—into the Blackboard course pages. Your Departmental Liaison or Bibliographic Instruction Contacts can assist you.

Schaffer Library provides to range of general and subject-specific electronic databases—some offering full-text access to articles or library holdings information.

Databases & Indexes > Political Science

Political Science

The American Political Science Association Online
http://www.apsanet.org/
This official web site of the APSA, the world's largest professional organization for the study of politics, offers news and career information.  Includes links to data sources and conference and grant information, as well as to graduate student resources and discussion lists.

Center for American Women and Politics
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cawp/index.html
The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) aims to "promote greater understanding and knowledge about women's participation in politics and government and to enhance women's influence and leadership in public life."  This site offers fact sheets on women in American politics, reports and documents from professional researchers in the field, news, and a "Get Connected" list of related web sites.   Sponsored by the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.

The Century Foundation
http://www.tcf.org/
Official web site of the former Twentieth Century Fund.  The Century Foundation is an organization dedicated to research and ideas for improving national policy on a variety of issues.  Access press releases and poll results.   Browse a subject index of sites and TCF projects related to the following policy issues: economic inequality, the aging of America, media and society, American foreign policy, U.S. politics and policy, and the economy.

FedWorld
http://www.fedworld.gov/
This site serves as gateway to government information online.  Search for top U.S. government web sites, publications, and databases.  View full-text Supreme Court decisions (1937-1975).  Use the FirstGov portal to search across all government sites for specific topics. Managed by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS).  For more online government resources, see Schaffer Library's Government Information via the WWW page.

International Relations and Security Network
http://www.isn.ethz.ch/
This international partnership of organizations, research institutes, and professionals worldwide "works to integrate information technology with the international security community."  The ISN web site offers news, conference and seminar information, online courses, and research to be shared globally by security professionals.  Sponsored by The Center for Security Studies and Conflict Research at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.

Law Library of Congress: Guide to Law Online
http://www.loc.gov/law/public/htdoc/
The Guide to Law Online is an annotated resource for locating government and law information.  Law categories include: International and Multinational, Nations of the World, U.S. Federal, and U.S. States and Territories.  Access web information on government branches, legal codes and guides, and constitutions worldwide.

Library of Congress Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
Like the book series on which this online resource is based, Library of Congress Country Studies "presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors."  It focuses on 101 "lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed."   Perform keyword searches across all studies, or browse the list of countries and areas for individual profiles.

National Election Studies
http://www.electionstudies.org/
"The mission of the National Election Studies (NES) is to produce high quality data on voting, public opinion, and political participation that serve the research needs of social scientists, teachers, students, policy makers and journalists concerned with the theoretical and empirical foundations of mass politics in a democratic society."  The NES web site provides access to this data, as well as to technical papers and reports, The NES Guide to Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior, and a bibliography of works that use NES data.  Sponsored by the University of Michigan.

Political Resources on the Net
http://www.politicalresources.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 Resources on the Web
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/polisci.html
University of Michigan's guide to online Political Science resources.  A detailed subject index is available for browsing dozens of topics relevant to the field. 

Poly-Cy: Internet Resources for Political Science
http://www.polsci.wvu.edu/polycy/
A subject index to online resources in political science, international affairs, public policy, and public affairs.  Includes professional information, publications, teaching materials, and reference sources.  Maintained by Robert Duval, West Virginia University Department of Political Science.

PROceedings: Political Research Online
http://archive.allacademic.com/publication/prol_index.php
Offers full-text access to papers from the most recent Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association. 

Richard Kimber's Political Science Resources
http://www.psr.keele.ac.uk/
This site is intended to be "a gateway to most significant resources relevant to political science."  Browse subject categories for elections, platforms, theory, news, and other government and politics resources.

The WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources http://www.etown.edu/vl/index.html
This resource is a topical index to online international affairs information.   Browse sixteen topics in the subject area, including International Communications, World Religions, and American Foreign Policy for links to evaluated sites.  Also indexes media and organization resources, and resources by region or country.  Maintained by Wayne A. Selcher, Professor of International Studies, Elizabethtown College.

Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet
http://thomas.loc.gov/
Thomas provides access to current and historical Congressional materials, including bills, committee information, statistics, documents, and full text of the Congressional Record.  Coverage varies according to material type.  Sponsored by the Library of Congress.  For more legislative information online, see Schaffer Library's Government Information via the WWW page.

Yahoo!-Social Science:Political Science
http://dir.yahoo.com/Social_Science/Political_Science/

Tools for tracking recently published articles.

The Associated Press. [ Online ] The Associated Press. Available: http://www.ap.org/ (Accessed 5 April 2007)
International news outlet.  "The Wire" button links to member web sites.

National Public Radio. [ Online ] NPR. Available: http://www.npr.org/ (Accessed 5 April 2007)
Online version of this nationwide, non-commercial news resource.  Access recent and archived public radio programs broadcast since 1996.

The New York Times: Politics. [ Online ] The New York Times. Available: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/politics/index.html (Accessed 5 April 2007)
Provides full text access to articles from The New York Times "Politics" section.

Politics1.com: Directory of National News Resources. [ Online ] Rob Gunzburger. Available: http://www.politics1.com/news.htm (Accessed 5 April 2007)
Browse this subject directory for general and special interest news resources, political polls, weblogs, gossip, opinion and more.

Roll Call Online. [ Online ] Roll Call. Available: http://www.rollcall.com/ (Accessed 5 April 2007)
Online version of the Roll Call, the "newspaper of Capitol Hill."  News is updated every Monday and Thursday.  Includes commentary, election coverage, classifieds, policy briefings, and a yearly guide to Congress.

Stateline.org. [ Online ] Pew Center on the States. Available: http://www.stateline.org/live/ (Accessed 5 April 2007)
Online source for state news.  Articles are indexed and browsable by state or by major issue.

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