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Reference Resources
Reference works are a great way to get an introduction to a subject.
Print Reference Books
You can find Reference books shelved with our General Collection.
This is just a selection of the very varied political reference works we have available, so go and browse around and see what you find, or ask a librarian.
The Encyclopedia of Politics: the Left and the Right by Call Number: JA61 .E54 2005ISBN: 1412904099Confused about what constitutes the right and left in politics? Blame the French Revolution. Buut once you have done that, consult this set of two volmes -- one left, one right.
Encyclopedia of U.S. Labor and Working-Class History by Call Number: HD 8066 .A78 2006ISBN: 9780415968263Multi-volume encyclopedia of labor history. It is not just about the political working class, but includes a lot of great information on trade unions and political action.
Historic Documents by Call Number: E839.5 .H57ISBN: 9781604265538We have all the way back to 1972. It is a great source of primary documents etc of politics -- speeches etc.
The International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest by Call Number: JC491 .I58 2009ISBN: 9781405184649Multi volume set covers from 1500 to the present. If you want to why the Intifada or the Abalone Alliance matter, or not. This set will tell you.
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy by Call Number: B51 .R68 1998ISBN: 0415073103A superb source of all things philosophical, including political philosophy and philosophers. Each entry has a introduction for novices, a detailed entry, and a critical bibliography.
