Political Science: Topical Overviews
Encyclopedias, Directories, Handbooks
- Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library) This link opens in a new windowFull-text entries from encyclopedias and reference works published by Gale Group More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- Cambridge Histories Online This link opens in a new windowsee Cambridge Core More InfoPartial Full-Text UB ONLY
- Annual Reviews This link opens in a new windowCritical reviews of current research in biomedical, life, physical, and social sciences disciplines. More InfoPartial Full-Text UB ONLY
- CQ Press Library This link opens in a new windowCovers public policy issues & U.S. Congress news & analysis. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- New Dictionary of the History of Ideas This link opens in a new windowAn encyclopedic encapsulation of the ideas and concepts that define civilization and the individual's role in it across the globe. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy This link opens in a new windowOnline version of Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy. More InfoFull-Text UB ONLY
- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) This link opens in a new window
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Resource Highlight
- Council of Foreign Relations BackgroundersAuthoritative, accessible, and regularly updated primers on hundreds of foreign policy topics.
Wikipedia and More
Wikipedia can be a very useful starting point but never an end point. Be sure to corroborate Wikipedia information with information found in more predictable sources. Wikipedia portals are listed below, portals aggregate entries topically. You may get ideas for research topics by visiting them. The best way to search for entries/information though is simply by performing a Google search: include the term Wikipedia and the topic; for instance, Wikipedia deterrence. "And" is not necessary -- it is assumed by Wikipedia.
Wikipedia Political Science Portal
Wikipedia Politics Portal