Key databases
Use these key databases to find journal articles:
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Australian public affairs full text (APAFT)Includes journal articles from published material on the social sciences and humanities.
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ScopusA multidisciplinary abstract and citation database of peer reviewed literature, book reviews and conference proceedings.
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Web of ScienceA collection of citation databases and citation analysis tools covering the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities.
Dictionaries, encyclopedias and handbooks
Consult introductory material or general reference works for a broad overview of your issue or topic, and to identify key concepts, theories and researchers in the field. Introductory material may include :
- subject or discipline specific dictionaries and encyclopedias
- handbooks
- companions
- introductions
- guides
- histories
Find introductory material by combining a topic keyword with one of the material type descriptors above, e.g. Political ideologies handbook.
These are some examples of introductory material available for this subject in the Library. The list is not extensive, and you should perform your own search to see what else is available in our collections.
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Encyclopedia of Modern Political Thought (set) by Publication Date: 2013 -
The Encyclopedia of Political Thought by The Encyclopedia of Political Thought is the most comprehensive and rigorous treatment of significant political thinkers, political theories, concepts, ideas, and schools of thought. Comprises over 900 A-Z entries, including brief definitions, biographies, and major topics, written by a team of 700 contributors from around the world Explores key theories and theorists, including non-western perspectives, in tracing the evolution of political thought from antiquity to the present day Published in association with The Foundations of Political Theory, an organized section of the American Political Science Association 8 Volumes www.encyclopediaofpoliticalthought.comPublication Date: 2015 -
The Oxford Handbook of Political Ideologies by Publication Date: 2013 -
Political Handbook of the World 2020-2021 by The Political Handbook of the World by Tom Lansford provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information, with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide. The updated 2020-2021 edition will continue to be the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country′s governmental and political makeup. Compiling in one place more than 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, this volume is renowned for its extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and groups in each political system. The Political Handbook of the World 2020-2021 also provides names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus detailed profiles of more than 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies. And this update will aim to include coverage of current events, issues, crises, and controversies from the course of the last two years.ISBN: 9781544384719Publication Date: 2021 -
Political Ideologies by Publication Date: 2017 -
Political Ideologies and the Democratic Ideal by Publication Date: 2017 -
Political Philosophy by Publication Date: 2015 -
Sage Handbook of Political SciencePublication Date: 2020 -
Understanding the Political Philosophers by Publication Date: 2012
Getting started
This guide will help you find key information and resources for your study and research in the field of political science.
Your liaison librarian can provide expert advice for your subject.
