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Subject Resources for
Political Science and International Relations
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Article Indexes |
Start Here to Find Articles in Political Science Journals
- Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
- Find references to journal articles, books, websites, and more in political science, international relations, law, and public administration and policy.
- PAIS and PAIS Archive
- Find references to journal articles, books, government documents, and more. World coverage of politics, public policy, public administration, international relations and current affairs.
- International Political Science Abstracts - Find references to journal articles published in major political science journals. Produced by the International Political Science Association.
- CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)
- A good starting point for international affairs. Mostly full-text to working papers, conferences, policy briefs, case studies, journals, and e-books.
- JSTOR - Search the archives of scholarly journals in many disciplines including political science. Full-text, digitized copies of articles. The most recent 4-5 years for each title are not available.
- Web of Science - Social Sciences Citation Index -
An index to over 1700 social science journals. Includes abstracts from 1991 to present. Very useful for the 'cited by' and 'times cited' options.
- Academic Search Complete - Multi-disciplinary index and full-text to thousands of scholarly journals and popular sources.
- GoogleScholar - free online index to scholarly journals and more. Connect with UBC-authenticated computer to access the online full-text when available.
MORE sources to find articles including Factiva, Lexis-Nexis, SourceOECD ...
TIPS
Need help finding articles? Try the How to Find Articles guide.
Use the UBC eLink when it appears in a database to determine if the full-text of the document is available at UBC, in the online or print collections.
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General political science sources |
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General Political Science Sources
Books | Finding articles | Websites
Books
Books in print: Visit Koerner Library Reference department (second floor) to consult these books
- International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences
Print edition: Koerner Library Reference, call number H41 I58 2001; Also available online
Start here! Excellent, lengthy articles on political science topics; bibliographies on each topic for further reading.
- Encyclopedia of Democracy - JC423 E53 1995
Comprehensive four-volume work on all aspects of democracy.
- Encyclopedia of politics : the left and the right - JA61 E54 2005
- International encyclopedia of elections / Richard Rose, editor in chief -
JF1001 I57 2000 Koerner Reference
- Oxford Companion to Politics of the World - JA61 O95 1993
- Political Handbook of the World - JF37 P6
Current and essential political information about every country in the world.
- World encyclopedia of parliaments and legislatures - JF511 W67 1998
Books online: from UBC Library
- International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences - UBC Library subscription
Excellent, lengthy articles on political science topics; bibliographies on each topic for further reading.
- Oxford Reference Online -
UBC Library subscription
Online, full-text reference books including The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics, A Dictionary of Political Biography, and Handbook of the World.
- Oxford Scholarship Online - UBC Library subscription
Online, full-text books from Oxford University Press. Topics include:
American Politics, Comparative Politics, Democratization, Environmental Politics, European Union, International Relations, Political Economy, Political Theory, Reference, Russian Politics, UK Politics.
Finding articles
Use the article indexes listed in Start Here to Find Articles in Political Science Journals.
Websites
- Nelson Political Science Resource Centre - A good starting point for web resources on Canadian Politics, introductory topics in Government and Politics, and a Glossary to understand political terminology.
- CIA - The World Fact Book - From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, current information on a country's government, economy, geography, people, military, and more.
- Constitution Finder -
Indexes "constitutions, charters, amendments, and other related documents". Links to full-text versions of documents available on the web.
- ElectionGuide.org - "Guide for election dates, information, and results" for countries around the world. Coverage from 1998 to current date.
- International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
- covers democracy assessment, political parties, democracy building, women in politics, and electoral processes.
- IPSAportal - from the International Political Science Association - 300 top Political Science websites.
- openDemocracy.net -"Online global magazine of politics and culture".
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Canadian Politics |
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Canadian Politics
Books | Finding articles | Newspaper sources | Government resources | Websites | Journals | Elections | British Columbia | Federalism
Books
Visit Koerner Library to consult these books
- Canadian annual review of politics and public affairs - F5003 C3 Koerner Reference
Covers events in parliament, politics, external affairs, the economy, defense, and more. Published yearly from 1902 to most current issue of 1997.
- Canadian democracy : an introduction / Stephen Brooks -
JL65 1993 B76 2004 Koerner
- Canadian political system : environment, structure, and process - JL15 V355 1987 Koerner Reference
- Canadian regime : an introduction to parliamentary government in Canada / Patrick Malcolmson & Richard Myers -
JL75 M34 2005 Koerner
- Language of Canadian politics: a guide to important terms and concepts - JA61 M33 2001 Koerner Reference
Finding articles
Use the article indexes listed in Start Here to Find Articles in Political Science Journals plus these Canadian-focused resources
- British Columbia Periodical Index -
Indexes articles in major BC magazines. Produced by the B.C. Legislative Library. There is also a link to the Legislative Library's catalogue which is useful for finding B.C. government documents.
- Canadian Foreign Relations Index -
Indexes "Canadian and foreign material on Canada's foreign relations, defence, economic relations, foreign aid, international law, and international environmental concerns."
- Canadian Newsstand -
Full text of major Canadian daily newspapers from mid-1980s to current.
- Canadian Periodicals Index -
Indexes more than 400 Canadian periodicals, with full-text from over 150. Coverage includes Canadian current events.
- Canadian Public Policy Collection - Index and full text of public policy documents available from
Canadian public policy institutes, government agencies, advocacy groups, think-tanks, university research centres.
- CBCA Complete (Canadian Business & Current Affairs) -
In-depth coverage of Canadian current events and business from Canadian periodicals and news sources.
Newspaper sources
See also Newspapers and News Sources to learn more out about the online and print newspaper sources available at UBC Library.
Government resources
Websites
- Canadian Politics on the Web -
Annotated links to hundreds of websites to help with your research on Canadian politics and government. Topics include the constitution, the legislature, federalism, civil rights, aboriginal issues, political parties, foreign policy, and international relations.
- Canadian Policy Library -
A resource for social, economic, and foreign policy. Updated daily.
- Elections Canada -
An independent, non-partisan agency responsible for the conduct of federal elections and referendums. Find official voting results, online publications and articles relating to the electoral process, information on political parties.
- Mapleleafweb -
Canadian political education website created by members and staff of the Department of Political Science, University of Lethbridge. Find articles and background information on First Nations, terrorism, health care, federal/provincial elections, the constitution, and more.
- Politics Watch - "...offers comprehensive information on Canadian politics including a daily review of political and national news, voter resources and information on political parties, leaders and other multimedia resources."
- Welcome to Canada's Parliament - How Canada's Parliament works, bills, Hansard, and more.
Journals and magazines
The UBC Library has these journals and more in the collection. Many are available online through the library's subscription. Search the library catalogue by journal title for more information about online and print copies of the journals.
- Canadian Journal of Political Science
- Canadian Public Policy
- The Hill Times
Elections
- Canadian election study -
The main objective of the CES is to explain what makes people decide to vote, what makes them decide to support a given party or candidate, and why parties gain or lose ground from one election to another. Information from 1997 to current.
- Elections Canada - An independent, non-partisan agency responsible for the conduct of federal elections and referendums. Find official voting results, online publications and articles relating to the electoral process, information on political parties.
- Elections BC - Find election results by riding, statistics, information on political parties, electoral maps, and links to related legislation and statutes.
- History of the Federal Ridings -
Electoral history of Canada since Confederation
British Columbia
Federalism in Canada
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US politics |
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US Politics Finding articles
Newspaper sources
- Factiva - Full-text online US and international newspapers, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Financial Times. Includes most major US newspapers
- Lexis-Nexis - Full-text online US and international newspapers
- ProQuest Historical Newspapers - Full-text online of
New York Times (1851-2001),
Wall Street Journal (1889-1987),
Washington Post (1877-1988), and Christian Science Monitor (1908-1991)
Websites
- First.Gov - US government's official web portal
- GPO Access -
Searchable publication databases for various Congressional documents: bills, hearings, committee prints, congressional record, reports, public laws, history of bills
- Thomas -
From the Library of Congress, access to Bills, Congressional record, and House and Senate Committee reports
Primary sources
- Digital National Security Archive - most comprehensive collection available of significant primary documents central to U.S. foreign and military policy since 1945
- Public papers of the Presidents of the United States, containing the public messages, speeches, and statements of the Presidents - J80 A283 - ASRS
- US Serial Set - 1789-1969 includes Congressional reports and documents as well as executive agency and departmental reports ordered to be printed by Congress captures every aspect of American life from the early 19th century onward
See also the websites above for more primary sources
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Political Theory |
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Political theory
Books
- Companion to contemporary political philosophy - JA71 C565 1993
- Encyclopedia of Democracy - JC423 E53 1995
Comprehensive four-volume work on all aspects of democracy.
- Encyclopedia of Political Thought - JA61 E5232 2001
- Fifty Major Political Thinkers - JA66 A314 2003
- Oxford Scholarship Online - online books from Oxford University Press on political theory
Finding articles
Websites
Journals
- History of Political Thought
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International Relations |
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International Relations Books
- The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations - JZ1160 N65 2002
Excellent source for overview information and recommendations for further reading. Four volumes.
- Oxford Scholarship Online - Online books from Oxford University Press on international relations
Finding articles
Websites
- American Society of International Law - Guide to electronic resources for international law including: international organizations, UN, treaties, international criminal law
- Amnesty International -"Working to protect human rights worldwide."
- Foreign Affairs Online -
"an organized collection of several thousand links to important sites for the study of international relations."
- Human Rights Watch -
An NGO "defending human rights worldwide."
- Human Security Gateway -
A
rapidly expanding searchable online database of human security-related resources including reports, journal articles, news items and fact sheets.
A joint initiative of the Human Security Centre (HSC) and the Canadian Consortium on Human Security (CCHS), both located at the University of British Columbia.
- SIPRI - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute -
Reports, speeches, statistics, publications related to conflict, international peace, and security.
Search all these websites at one time through this Google Custom Search box...
Journals
The UBC Library has these journals and more in the collection. The Library subscribes to many of its journals in online format. Search the library's Print and Electronic Journals to access these titles.
- British Journal of Politics and International Relations
- Cooperation and Conflict
- Ethics and International Affairs
- European Journal of International Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Foreign Policy
- International Affairs
- International Organization
- International Relations
- Journal of International Affairs
- Round Table
- World Politics; a Quarterly Journal of International Relations
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United Nations, European Union, and more |
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United Nations, European Union, and more Books
- Encyclopedia of the United Nations and international agreements - KZ4968 O84 2003 Koerner Reference
Covers a wide array of topics relating to the UN, and has the text of many international agreements. Four volumes.
- European Union enlargement : a comparative history / edited by Wolfram Kaiser and Jurgen Elvert - JN30 E9416 2004 Koerner
- Oxford Scholarship Online - Online books from Oxford University Press on the European Union
- Palgrave advances in European Union studies / edited by Michelle Cini and Angela K. Bourne
- JN30 P335 2006 Koerner
- Redefining Europe / edited by Joseph Drew - JN30 .R425 2005 Koerner
- The United Nations : reality and ideal / Peter R. Baehr and Leon Gordenker
- JZ4984.5 B34 2005 Koerner
- Yearbook of the United Nations - JX1977 A37 Y4 Koerner
The Yearbook is an essential annual summary of each year's major activities in the various
councils and assemblies of the UN, covering political and security questions, human rights,
economic and social questions, and legal questions. It includes details of activities in all spheres
of UN activity, texts of all resolutions and decisions passed during the year, and citations for
related UN documents.
Finding articles
Websites
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Federalism |
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Federalism Books
- Comparative federalism : theory and practice / Michael Burgess -
JC355 B97 2006 Koerner
- Comparative federalism : a systematic inquiry /
Thomas O. Hueglin and Alan Fenna -
JC355 H82 2006 Koerner
- Constitutional origins, structure, and change in federal countries / edited by John Kincaid and G. Alan Tarr -
JC355 C667 2005 Koerner
- Distribution of powers and responsibilities in federal countries / edited by Akhtar Majeed, Ronald L. Watts, Douglas M. Brownm and John Kincaid -
JC355 D58 2006 Koerner
- Federalism / Jennifer Smith -
JL27 S62 Koerner
- Federalism and regionalism in Western Europe : A Comparative and Thematic Analysis / Wilfried Swenden -
JN94 A58 S94 2006 Koerner
- Handbook of federal countries -
JC355 H35 Koerner Reference
- New trends in Canadian federalism -
JL27 N49 2003 Koerner
- Theories of federalism: a reader /
edited by Dimitrios Karmis and Wayne Norman - JC355 T454 2005 Koerner
- Canada by Picasso: The Faces of Federalism / By Roger Gibbins, Antonia Maioni, Janice Gross Stein, Introduction by Allan Gregg [online pdf]
From the Conference Board of Canada [requires free registration]
Finding articles
Online articles
Websites
- Forum of Federations -
Information about federalism and over 600 articles, studies, and papers on countries with a federal system of government available online.
Journals
- Publius: The Journal of Federalism
- Regional & Federal Studies
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Working Papers and Conference Proceedings |
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Working papers and conference proceedings
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Political Science Associations |
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Political Science associations
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Contact: Ellen George
Last Updated: 22-Oct-2009
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