ERIC ED403185: Political Science and International Relations: A Guide to Reference Sources.

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Political Science and International Relations: A
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Guide to Reference Sources.
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ABSTRACT
This annotated bibliography introduces students to
the reference resources of political science, including international
relations, and suggests bibliographic tools to facilitate literature
searches. The list is limited to general reference works. The
(1) Guides to
bibliography is divided into the following categories:
(2) Encyclopedias (Social Sciences, Political
the Literature;
(3) Dictionaries (Political Science and
Sciences, and Specialized);
(6) Directories (General
(5) Yearbooks;
(4) Handbooks;
Biographical);
(7) Current Awareness Services (General and Area
and Biographical);
(8) Indexes and Abstracts (General Social Sciences,
Studies);
Political Sciences, and Area Studies); and (9) Bibliographies
(Retrospective and Special Topics). (EH)
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
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A Guide to Reference Sources
The following bibliography has been compiled to introduce students to the reference resources of political
science including international relations and to suggest useful bibliographic tools to facilitate literature searches. Since
this list is limited to general reference works, readers who are interested in specific political topics or area studies are
command for topics such as: TERRORISM, POLITICAL PARTIES, PARTIES,
advised to search MUSE using the S =
COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT, SOCIALISM etc. The Reference collection also contains many specialized subject
bibliographies on people (e.g. Marx), their ideas (e.g. Marxism) and political philosophies, concepts and systems (e.g.
Communism).
Government publications are an important source of material for political science. The Government Documents
special indexes and
Department, 2nd floor, McLennan Library has a large collection of documents including
bibliographies not covered in this guide. McGill is a depository library for the following: Canadian Federal Government,
Quebec Provincial Government, the United Nations and the European Union. In addition, representative collections from
countries are
the other provinces, the United States, and Great Britain as well as smaller collections from various other
maintained.
Machine Readable Data Files (MRDF) are made available through the collaboration of the Faculty of Arts.
McGill University's
Computer Lab (FACL), the library and the Computing Centre. Data have been acquired through
membership in the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research ( ICPSR]. More detailed information can
There is also an ICPSR
be found on InfoMcGill under Libraries: Electronic Data Resources Machine Readable Data Files.
Guide to Resources and Services (Ref Z7163 158x) in the McLennan Reference collection.
Other bibliographic guides which may be relevant to research in political science are available at the Reference
Government;
Desk: Africa, South of the Sahara; Canadian Biography; Canadian History; Canadian Politics and
Communism, Marxism & Socialism; Quebec Studies and Latin America.
MUSE.
All locations for items cited have not been indicated. If you wish to obtain additional locations, consult
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If you have any difficulty using this bibliography or the reference sources listed in it, please do not hesitate to
ask for assistance.
This bibliography was compiled by Louisa Piatti, Reference Department, Humanities and Social Sciences Library.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GUIDES TO THE LITERATURE
I.
1
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
II.
2
A. Social Sciences
2
B. Political Science
2
C. Specialized
3
DICTIONARIES
III.
4
A. Political Science
4
B. Biographical
5
IV.
HANDBOOKS
6
V.
YEARBOOKS
7
VI.
DIRECTORIES
8
A. General
8
B. Biographical
9
VII.
CURRENT AWARENESS SERVICES
11
A. General
11
B. Area Studies
12
VIII.
INDEXES AND ABSTRACTS
13
A. General Social Sciences
13
B. Political Science
15
C. Area Studies
16
IX.
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
18
A. Retrospective
18
1. General
18
2. Political Science
18
B. Selected Topics
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I. GUIDES TO THE LITERATURE
I. GUIDES TO THE LITERATURE
Englefield, Dermot and Gavin Drewry. Information Sources in Politics and Political Science; A Survey World Wide.
London, Butterworths, 1984.
Z7161 1544 1984
Ref
Chapters, in the form of bibliographical essays present resources, for the study of politics in the UK and other
countries of the world. This work combines bibliographic sources with substantive reflection on topics such
There is a subject index but best access is
as comparative politics, political behavior and political thought.
through the table of contents.
Holler, Frederick L. Information Sources of Political Science. 4th ed. Santa Barbara, California, ABC-Clio Information
Services, 1986.
Z7161 H64 1986
Ref
and
An annotated guide first published in 1971, covers government, politics, public law, international relations
comparative politics and government, including printed and computerized reference works and bibliographies
There are separate author, title, and subject
as well as important texts and surveys for each subject grouping.
indexes.
Chicago, Ill.,
3rd ed.
Sources of Information in the Social Sciences: A Guide to the Literature.
Webb, W. H.
American Library Association, 1986.
Z7161 S666 1986
Ref
such as
A general introduction and basic bibliographic resources text for the social sciences and allied areas
thoroughly
history, anthropology, sociology etc. Supersedes the two earlier editions by Carl M. White. Now
in
updated with cross references and subject, author, title indexes, it is one of the major guides for research
the social sciences. Chapter nine is an annotated bibliographical essay on political science.
Political Science: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources. Englewood, Colorado, Libraries
York, Henry E.
Unlimited Inc., 1990.
Z7161 Y75 1990
Ref
science and such sub-
Annotated entries describe more than 800 major sources for the study of political
It has a detailed table of contents. The
disciplines as international organizations, peace, and human rights.
Some chapters
work describes bibliographies, statistical sources, computer databases, serial publications etc.
annotations make it an excellent starting point.
are devoted to particular geographic areas. Short and concise
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II. ENCYCLOPEDIAS
A. SOCIAL SCIENCES
B. POLITICAL SCIENCE
II. ENCYCLOPEDIAS
A. Social Sciences
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. New York, MacMillan, 1968. 19v.
H40 A2I5
Ref
Contains 1900 articles by 1500 contributors. Expert articles with bibliographies. Especially useful for general
information on a subject or person leading up to specific research. Volume 17 contains a general index. The
biographical supplement (volume 18) contains entries for approximately 200 persons and each entry is followed
Social Science quotations arranged alphabetically by
by a list of works and a supplementary bibliography.
author are found in volume 19.
B. Political Science
II.
Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Political Institutions. Oxford, New York, B. Blackwell Ltd., 1987.
JA61 B56 1987
Ref
Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Political Thought. Oxford, New York, B. Blackwell Ltd., 1987.
JA61 B57 1987
Ref
Blackwell's Encyclopaedia of Political Institutions is a guide to the concepts of political institutions found in
Reference sources for politics, history, and allied subjects are included with
advanced industrial societies.
Entries vary in length from short paragraphs to
suggestions for further readings at the end of the entries.
several pages. Cross references are included in the general index. The complementary volume Blackwell's
Encyclopaedia of Political Thought, has alphabetically arranged entries with suggested readings covering major
ideas and doctrines which affect the world.
Oxford Companion to Politics of the World. New York, Oxford University Press, 1993.
JA61 095 1993
Ref
The aim of this work is to serve as a guide to international relations and national domestic politics world wide.
650 signed articles are arranged alphabetically and grouped in ten substantive areas. The entries vary in length
Provides country surveys, biographical
from a few hundred words to major essay length (4000 words).
information, historical events, international organizations etc. Maps and a general index are included.
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II. ENCYCLOPEDIAS
C. SPECIALIZED
II. ENCYCLOPEDIAS
C. Specialized
Encyclopedia of the Third World. 4th ed. New York, Facts on File, 1992.
HC59.7 K87 1992
Ref
This three volume work describes the political, economic and social systems of 122 countries. The volumes
contain lists of acronyms and abbreviations, maps, fact sheets for quick reference, tables and charts for
statistical information. For each country there is a chronology of historical events and a bibliography of books
It is a good source, well organized and with information clearly presented.
and films and official publications.
Marxism, Communism and Western Society: A Comparative Encyclopedia. New York, Herder and Herder, 1972-1973.
8v.
AE5 M27
Ref
This comparative work focuses on the areas of disagreement between what was at the time the East and West.
It presents information in long scholarly articles with bibliographies. It compares and presents opposing views
on such subjects as art, social and economic policy, literature, labour, business and market economy. Lists
of abbreviations, and journals consulted are included.
Osmanczyk, Edmund Jan. The Encyclopedia of the United Nations and international Agreements. 2nd. ed. London,
New York, Taylor and Francis, 1990.
JX1977 08213 1990
GovDocs Ref
Alphabetically arranged entries provide political, economic and social information, as well as data on the
structure of the UN, specialized agencies along with intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations that
cooperate with the UN. List of acronyms. Analytical index of 13,000 entries and index of 3,000 conventions.
Snyder, Louis Leo. Encyclopedia of Nationalism. New York, Paragon House, 1990.
JC311 S5484 1990
Ref
Entries vary in length from a few
A subject specific encyclopedia dealing with the area of nationalism.
paragraphs to pages and cover topics like music and nationalism, German nationalism, Charles de Gaulle, the
FLQ etc. Some entries include bibliographic references to other readings and there is a separate bibliography
at the end of the volume.
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III. DICTIONARIES
A. POUTICAL SCIENCE
III. DICTIONARIES
A. Political Science
Plano, Jack C. American Political Dictionary. 7th ed. New York, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1985.
JK9 P55 1985
Ref
A standard encyclopedic dictionary, alphabetically arranged by subject. Each chapter is a self contained study
guide with basic information for subjects such as the Constitution, the Executive, Judiciary and Legislative
branches of government, business and labour, and foreign policy.
Plano, Jack C. Dictionary of Political Analysis. 2nd ed. Santa Barbara, California, ABC-Clio, 1982.
JA61 P57 1982
Ref
Gives definition and the relevant usage of words. Can be used in conjunction with the other volumes in the
Clio Dictionaries in Political Science series; Arms Control, Disarmament and Military Security Dictionary (Ref
JX1974 E55 1989), and the European Political Dictionary (Ref JN12 R65 1985).
Rossi, Ernest E. European Political Dictionary. Santa Barbara, California, ABC Clio Information Services, 1985.
JN12 R65 1985
Ref
Individual chapters deal with the UK, France, Germany, the Soviet Union and Western Europe. Each entry gives
a definition and a section on the historical significance of the term or event. The volume covers historical
events, political parties, persons etc. There is a separate index.
Rout/edge Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Political Thinkers. London, Routledge, 1992.
JA83 R725 1992
Ref
Its aim is to provide a guide to the people and their ideas that shaped the politics and thought of the twentieth
century. The volume has a biographical approach. Each entry gives biographical information about the person
and follows with a discussion of the ideas or political movement or writings of the person. Each entry also
provides a list of works and further readings.
Scruton, Roger. Dictionary of Political Thought. London, MacMillan Reference Books, 1982.
JA61 S3 1982
Ref
Aims to provide the definition of political terms and include clarification of the terminology if necessary. Short
to medium length entries, are alphabetically arranged, and cover the fields of political science, philosophy,
sociology, economics and law.
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III. DICTIONARIES
A. POUTICAL SCIENCE
B. BIOGRAPHICAL
Shafritz, Jay M. Dictionary of 20th-Century World Politics. New York, H. Holt, 1993.
JA61 S53 1993
Ref
Alphabetical order, describes people places and events including major political events of the 20th century.
Entries vary in length from 1-2 paragraphs to a few pages. There is an appendix of key concepts arranged by
subject. Includes photographs and cartoons. Presents a chronology of events in the formation of the European
Union, the League of Nations or events like the how the Berlin air lift was started.
Provides a social and
political view of events in the 20th century.
III. DICTIONARIES
B. Biographical
Ali, Sheikh Rustum. The International Organizations and World Order Dictionary. Santa Barbara, California, ABC-Clio,
1992.
JX 1995 A4595 1992
Ref
Short entries, which are alphabetically arranged, combine up-to-date definitions with a paragraph or two
explaining the term and its significance. There are cross references. Has separate index.
American Political Scientists: A Dictionary. Edited by Glenn H. Utter and Charles Lockhart. New York, Greenwood
Press, 1993.
JA61 A525 1993
Ref
This volume brings together the discipline of Political Science as a profession. It focuses on American political
scientists. A group of contributors chose 171 scholars from the late 19th century to the present for inclusion
Alphabetically arranged entries each about one page in length provide not only brief
in the dictionary.
biographical information and a short list of selected works but more importantly an overview of their works and
the theoretical contributions of each scholar.
Elliot, Jeffrey M. and Robert Reginold. Arms Control Disarmament, and Military Security Dictionary. Santa Barbara,
California, ABC-CLIO Press, 1989.
JX1974 E55 1989
Ref
Entries include definitions plus a paragraph on significance (historic and current relevance). There are cross
references and a comprehensive index to locate major entries and other concepts, events, and institutions.
Terms are alphabetically subarranged under broad topics.
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III. DICTIONARIES
B. BIOGRAPHICAL
IV. HANDBOOKS
O'Loughlin, John ed. Dictionary of Geopolitics. Westport, Conn., Greenwood Press, 1994.
Ref
JC319 D495 1994
The 219 signed main entries of varying lengths are alphabetically arranged. They
cover people, places, and
events in the study of foreign policy with emphasis on the geographical aspects. Cross references
are found
both in the text and at the end of the entries. A list of bibliographic references and
a subject index are included.
Plano, Jack C. and Olton, Roy. International Relations Dictionary. 4th ed. Santa Barbara, California,
ABC-Clio, 1988.
Ref
JX1226 P55 1988
The 570 numbered entries are arranged within subject (12) chapters, dealing with foreign policy, ideology,
diplomacy, international law etc. There is a guide to major concepts which allows for
access to more specific
terms. Each entry has a definition and a significance section which explains the historical roots and modern
importance of each term.
IV. HANDBOOKS
Everyone's United Nations. 10th ed. New York, United Nations, 1986.
GovDocs Ref
JX1977 A37E9
This edition, which focuses on the period from 1978-1985, deals with such issues
as peace keeping, human
rights, disarmament and international law. It's aim is to explain the work of the UN and its associated agencies.
Similar information may be found in Yearbook of the United Nations (Gov Docs JX1977 A37Y4) and Basic
Facts about the United Nations (Gov Docs JX1977 A38 1992).
Humana, Charles. World Human Rights Guide. 3rd ed. New York, Oxford University Press, 1992.
Ref
JC571 H86 1992
Alphabetically arranged it describes the human rights performances of countries, based
on a questionnaire
covering some 40 indicators from major UN treaties. There is a general introduction and then each country is
dealt with in turn and ranked for each of the indicators. Alphabetical arrangement.
International Handbook of Human Rights. New York, Greenwood Press, 1987.
Ref
JC571 1587 1987
19 chapters alphabetically arranged cover countries such as Canada, Cuba, Chile, Spain, Japan, South Africa,
etc., for human rights violations. It is interested in national human rights, that is the way states treat their own
Each chapter is quite lengthy and includes notes and suggested readings.
people.
There is a selected
bibliography and a separate index.1
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