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This guide serves as a basic introduction to information sources for political science.

      

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    Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

    Hunter Library has many print encyclopedias in political science, law, and related subjects, such as history, sociology, and more.  You can browse the "J" and "K" sections, search the catalog, or ask for help at the reference desk. Below are links to some scholarly resources available online. There are print encyclopedias and other reference resources listed on the "Find Books" tab in this guide.

    • Oxford Reference
      An online compendium of many scholarly encyclopedias and dictionaries, including: A Dictionary of Political Biography, Oxford Companion to the Politics of the World, and Oxford Guide to the United States Government.
    • Credo Reference
      Another excellent source for background information on political science and other subjects. Contains over 350 full-text encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference books from the world’s leading publishers, providing authoritative information in the form of quick facts and in-depth articles. Find background information, key concepts, historical context, and lists of the best books on a topic.
     

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