Political Science

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Guide to Political Science research at Boston College Libraries

Getting Started

This guide is not comprehensive, but is intended as a starting point for political science research, highlighting some of the most useful resources available through the Libraries and on the web.

Background Information

Oxford Bibliographies Online: Political Science: Fnd reliable sources of information quickly by directing them to chapter, book, website, archive, or data sets selected by experts in Political Science, International Relations and other disciplines.

Oxford Handbooks Online: Political Science: Complete collection of handbooks provides a scholarly introduction to major topics within the fields of political theory, politics and international relations.

Oxford Research Encyclopedias: Politics: This peer-reviewed and regularly updated resource, written by experts, addresses topics ranging from core concepts to new research trends in the field.

Routledge Handbooks: Available either online or in print in the library catalog, these handbooks provide an overview and introduction to scholarly topics. Add a keyword to the catalog search to find a handbook.

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Getting Started

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