E-Books & Online Books

Access to current American and World political information.

Includes information on a wide-variety of political science topics, including American and international politics, political ethics, public policy, religion and politics, terrorism, and more.

According to CQ Press, the "Political Handbook of the World provides thorough and accurate information on the major aspects of each country's government and political party system."

Provides access to the Vital Statistics on American Politics Series from 2005-2006 to 2015-2016. Topically organized, Vital Statistics on American Politics is a rich and authoritative resource of data covering the full spectrum of American politics dating back to 1788.

Access Annual Reviews in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, sociology, law, political science, and more.

This great starting point for research on terrorism covers counterterrorism strategies and laws since WWII, key issues, counterterrorism since 9/11, and more.

Contains primary source documents from 1917 to the present day.

Covers leading cases, major statutes, legal terms and concepts, notable persons involved with the law, and primary documents.

Examines the anthropological, sociological, historical, economic, and scientific theories of race and racism in the modem era. Includes biographies of significant theorists, as well as political and social leaders and notorious racists.

A collection of entries covering how to plan and conduct empirical research, including the use of both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Incorporates information about a variety of white-collar crimes, and provides examples of persons, statutes, companies, and convictions. Describes specific elements of corporate law and the various illegal acts to which they apply.

Provides quality overviews on a wide range of topics related to contemporary India.

Online edition of 26 volume encyclopedia covering all fields of the social and behavioral sciences. Subjects covered include: aging, psychology, demography, education, gender studies, law, linguistics, public policy, sociology, urban planning, etc.

Addresses the persistence of poverty across the globe while updating and expanding the landmark first edition, originally published in 2006 prior to the economic calamities of 2008.

Offers a comprehensive and contemporary look at the evolving field of political sociology.

has provided valuable in-depth coverage and analysis of every decision from the nation's highest court since the 1989-1990 term. Includes overviews of Supreme court terms from 1989 – 2009, case summaries, tables and figures on voting patterns and trends in constitutional law, biographies and more.

13th edition (2012) -- Library has 14th edition (2017) in print, Ref G 63 .W67 2017 v.1-5. "Presents easy-to-understand information on 194 countries and dependencies from around the world."