Henry Buhl Library: International Politics: Getting Started

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Encyclopedias, Databases, & Websites

The Encyclopedia of Political Science
Call Number: Call Number: Ref JA 61 .E513 2011 v.1-5
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.
Political Handbook of the World by Tom Lansford
"Provides thorough and accurate information on the major aspects of each country's government and political party system."
Border Disputes by Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly (Editor)
Call Number: Ref JC 323 .B643 2015 v.1-3
An ideal resource for anyone studying current events, social studies, geopolitics, conflict resolution, and political science, this three-volume set provides broad coverage of approximately 80 current international border disputes and conflicts.
Encyclopedia of Global Studies
Call Number: Ref JZ 1318 .E626 2012 v.1-4
It covers both transnational topics and intellectual approaches to the study of global themes.
Encyclopedia of Globalization by Roland Robertson (Editor); Jan Aart Scholte (Editor)
Call Number: Ref JZ 1318 .E63 2007 v. 1-4
Coverage includes key cultural, ecological, economic, geographical, historical, political, psychological and social aspects of globalization.
Encyclopedia of Race and Racism
Examines the anthropological, sociological, historical, economic, and scientific theories of race and racism in the modem era.
Encyclopedia of Social Media and Politics
Call Number: Ref JF 799 .H38 2014 v. 1-3
Explores how the rise of social media is altering politics both in the United States and in key moments, movements, and places around the world
Religion and Contemporary Politics
Call Number: Ref BL 65 .P7 R42575 2019 v. 1-2
With respect to the countries of the world, this work addresses two basic questions: "How does religion affect politics in this country?" and "How does politics affect religion in this country?"

The SAGE Handbook of Political Sociology
Offers a comprehensive and contemporary look at the evolving field of political sociology.

A to Z International Business This link opens in a new window
Business and trade information for 170+ countries, with coverage on importing/exporting, global logistics, international banking and law, e-commerce, and more
Country Watch This link opens in a new window
Provides up-to-date news and data on all recognized countries of the world, offering demographic, political, economic, business, and cultural information.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Provides original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news covering areas such as health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, and more.
Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
Consists of 170+ country guides documenting culture, customs, history, business, and more.
Passport GMID This link opens in a new window
A global market research database offering research reports and company profiles providing insight into industries, economies and consumers worldwide.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
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."
Contemporary Middle East
Contains primary source documents from 1917 to the present day.

The Library of Congress provides a list of international organizations, as well as links to 2 other lists.

Other international organizations:

U.S. State Department (Countries and Areas Section)
Great for learning about recent events in a country's history, the names of government officials, as well as details about the relationship between each country and the U.S.
United Nations
Access information and resources regarding peace and security, development, human rights, humanitarian efforts, and international law.
UNICEF
An organization dedicated to promoting the rights of children and making their lives better, including providing immunizations and promoting education. UNICEF has offices in many countries.
Doctors without Borders
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO), a branch of the United Nations, provides information on a variety of diseases and conditions, data & statistics, countries, and more.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Includes international monetary statistics, including the World Economic Outlook, Global Financial Stability Report, Primary Commodity Prices, as well as IMF financial data, exchange rates data, and government finance statistics.
World Bank
Provides a wide variety of data by country or topic, as well as current and historical indicators from the World Development Indicators (WDI) dataset.
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
INTERPOL
INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 190 member countries. Our role is to enable police around the world to work together to make the world a safer place.
Peace Corps
As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world.
World Tourism Organization
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

TRAC Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium This link opens in a new window
A database of terrorists, terrorist groups, and hate groups with original, analytical essays, profiles of vulnerable regions and cities, and live feeds of news and analyses.

Counterterrorism: From the Cold War to the War on Terror
This great starting point for research on terrorism covers counterterrorism strategies and laws since WWII, key issues, counterterrorism since 9/11, and more.
The Sage Encyclopedia of Terrorism by C. (Clarence) Augustus (Gus) Martin (Editor)
Call Number: Ref HV 6431 .S225 2011
New introductory essays will explore the impact of terrorism on economics, public health, religion, and even pop culture. Ethical issues such as the role of torture in interrogations, competing notions of security versus liberty, and the debates over FISA legislation and Guantanamo Bay will also be covered.
Terrorism: the Essential Reference Guide
Call Number: Ref HV 6431 .T4977 2018
This reference is essential reading for anyone attempting to understand modern terrorism by studying the arc of terrorism throughout history, from anarchists to Al Qaeda, ISIS, and beyond.