International Relations
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Reference Sources
Reference Sources will give you overview of subjects as well as help with definitions and key terms; For more information, be sure to look at the bibliographies for more information. Remember to use cross references, indexes, and tables of contents to help locate information.
Here's a list of selected reference books (available in the Garver Room) you may want to consider:
| Title of Reference Source | Call Number |
|---|---|
| The statesman's yearbook 2007 : the politics, cultures and economies of the world | REF 305 ST2 2007 |
| The Greenwood encyclopedia of women's issues worldwide | REF 305.4 G85EU |
| Worldmark encyclopedia of cultures and daily life | REF 305.8 W88 |
| The Penguin Dictionary of International Relations | REF 327.03 EV15P |
| International Relations: A Political Dictionary | REF 327.03 P691 1995 |
| Global perspectives on the United States : a nation by nation survey | REF 327.73 G44 |
| Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies | REF 330.9 W896 |
| Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations | REF 903 W89 2007 |
| Encyclopedia Britannica | Access Electronically |
Also try
Reference Universe which allows you to search the indexes of every reference book in the PA collection.
Delve Deeper with Books
After getting an overview with reference sources, it is time to start searching the online catalog for books that focus more specifically on the topic you have chosen. Click on the link below to access Phillips Academy's library catalog.
OWH Library Catalog
Recommended Databases
Below you will find a list of recommended databases for you to use on this project. To see a list of all the databases the OWHL subscribes to, please visit the A to Z List of Databases
| Title of Database | About |
|---|---|
| Encyclopedia Britannica | An electronic version of the 32 volume encyclopedia |
| Europa World | Contains country information |
| Business Source Premier | Provides up-to-date economic information by country |
| Columbia International Affairs Online- CIAO | Covers theory and research in international affairs |
| CQ Researcher | Covers American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs |
Selected Internet Resources
Remember, when you use Google be sure to evaluate a website before citing it! Learn more about Evaluating Websites. If you have any questions about the quality of a source, please ask your teacher or a librarian!!
Documentation
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