LibGuides: Political Science: Finding Internet Resources

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This page contains selected internet resources, including bibliographies or directories, public opinion websites and policy websites, and other specialized resources, such as the Terrorism Research Center website.

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Bibliographies or Directories (Lists of Resources)

Political Science Resources, by Richard Kimber
Gateway to most significant resources relevant to the study of politics and government. Includes a comprehensive selection of links broken down by subtopic.
WWW Virtual Library: Political Science
Covers news groups, websites, journals, associations, etc.

Public Opinion & Policy - For LAPOP, see Databases and General Resources.

Program for Public Consultation
The study of American opinions and perceptions toward international issues is the focus of this site. A broad range of topics is surveyed, from biotechnology to human rights to terrorism.
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For each public survey the user can view the actual questionnaire, including sample size, dates, margin of error and list of the questions. It is organized primarily by topic or region.
EuroBarometer
Website for the Public Opinion Analysis sector of the European Commission. Includes links to European survey data.
CSIS: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Focuses on three subject areas: (1) challenges to nation and international security; (2) global developments; and (3) developing new methods of governance with specialities in technology, public policy, international trade/finance, and energy.
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Of particular interest is the information contained in the Issues sections, which is orgazined by geographic area and topic, and CSIS on the Hill, which contains CSIS testimony to Congress on various programs and projects.
Institute for Policy Research
Sponsored by Northwestern University's Institute for Policy Research, this site's topics include poverty, race and inequality; child, adolescent and family studies; community development; law and crime...
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...health care policy; environmental policy and government. Publication content includes working papers, book abstracts, newsletters, and policy briefs.

Specialized Resources

Law & Policy Institutions Guide
Comprehensive repository of legal resources, law articles, legal practice information, as well as legislative and judicial resources for U.S. and international legal professionals.
ISN: The International Relations Security Network
A sophisticated and comprehensive tool for international relations, security and governmental websites.
United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library Research Guides
Research guides to the UN from the UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library.
Terrorism Research Center
The Terrorism Research Center is dedicated to informing the public about terrorism and information warfare. The site features essays and thought pieces on current issues, as well as links to other terrorism documents, research and resources.
After Sept. 11: Perspectives from the Social Sciences
The Social Science's Research Council's website offers a variety of academic materials to help students understand world peace, modern warfare, globalization, and fundamentalism.
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It features lessons plans and a diverse array of mostly newspaper-based websites.
Freedom House
A non-profit, nonpartisan organization working to advance the remarkable worldwide expansion of political and economic freedom. Includes links to rights-related data and interpretation.

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