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Political Science: Start Here

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These encyclopedias and dictionaries add depth to your research in sociology.

Encyclopedia of American Political History [Print Volumes]
Gives short overviews of the political events, issues and conflicts in United States history.

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Gives short overviews of the political events, issues and conflicts in United States history. Includes biographies of political leaders. Has bibliographical references and a political timeline.
Oxford Companion to Politics of the World [online]
Concise but scholarly narratives on political doctrines, theories, personalities, events, institutions and nations. Includes bibliographical references.

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Concise but scholarly narratives on political doctrines, theories, personalities, events, institutions and nations. Includes bibliographical references.

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Political Handbook of the World [Print]
An annual publication describing the political institutions, parties, and foreign relations of each country.

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An annual publication describing the political institutions, parties, and foreign relations of each country. 1975-2007
Statesman's Yearbook
An annual publication offering a concise overview of each country of the world and major international organizations. Includes brief bibliographies. Allows only one simultaneous user. Also available in print: REF JA51 .S7 2010
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