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Political Science

Useful resources for politics, political science, and public policy

Reference Resources

Reference works are a great way to get an introduction to a subject. They may contain specific information or introductory articles. Types of reference sources include encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, atlases, and more. 

On this page, you will find reference sources specific to Political Science research and related topics. 

Reference Books

Print reference books are shelved with our General Collection. Use the chart in the Research Tip section to learn more about how they are shelved.

This is just a small selection of the variety of political science reference works we have available. Ask a librarian for help finding more. 

General Research Databases

Research Tip

You might notice that the print books highlighted here have a call number that starts with JA or JC. This is the area of the library where you will find books covering Political Science. In the Olin Library it's on the 3rd floor (one flight up from the Main Floor where you enter). Turn left when you reach the 3rd floor and look for the J's on the book spines. 

Call Number Starts With Topic Covered
J General legislative and executive papers
JA Political science (general)
JC Political theory
JF Political institutions and public administration
JJ Political institutions and public administration (North America)
JK Political institutions and public administration (United States)
JL Political insitutions and public administration (Canada, Latin America, etc.)
JN Political institutions and public administration (Europe)
JQ Political institutions and public administration (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area, etc.)
JS Local government. Municipal government
JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration.
JZ International relations

 

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