Political Science

Resources for the undergraduate study of political science.

Current Political Topics

Resources for information about current topics in government and politics.

ISN International Relations & Security Network (http://www.isn.ethz.ch)
Reports, articles in current history. Emphasis is on international security and the events that affect it.
Gallup Poll News Service (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
Published each business day, articles from the Gallup Poll News Service analyze findings and trends in politics, business, social issues, and Americans' lifestyles.
LexisNexis Academic - News ()
Search current topics in U.S. newspapers by keyword.
National Journal (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
National Journal is a weekly magazine that identifies and tracks emerging issues and prepares detailed reports of federal government activities.
Open CRS (Congressional Research Service) (http://www.opencrs.com)
Reports from the Library of Congress Congressional Research Service compiled to brief members of Congress on current topics and issues.
Oxford Guide to the United States Government (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
Features biographies of all the Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Supreme Court Justices, as well as notable members of Congress, and in-depth analysis of Congressional leadership and committies.
Thomas (Legislative Information - Federal Level) (http://thomas.loc.gov/)
Provides the means to track legislation and the voting of senators, representatives and committee activity in US Congress. Has information on how Congress makes laws. Includes directories for Congress and legislative agencies.

Dictionaries & Directories

Dictionaries covering political science.

Blackwell Dictionary of Political Science (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
Definitions and explanations of approximately 1000 key terms.
Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
1,500 entries covering political institutions, concepts, leaders, and thinkers.
Dictionary of Government and Politics (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
Covers national legislatures, elections, local government, parliamentary and council procedure, and political parties and theories in both the U.S. and Britain.
Dictionary of Political Biography (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
Describes and assesses the lives of more than 1000 men and women who have shaped political events across the world.
LexisNexis Academic Universe - People (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
Biographies of politicians, business executives, and other public celebrities.

Journals & Journal Articles

Resources for locating journals and journal articles in political science.

Academic Search Complete (EbscoHost) (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
Database that includes articles on political science and related topics. (Title List)
LexisNexis Academic Universe (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
Database that includes articles on political science and related topics from current topics to historical trends. (Title List)
Political Organization Journals: CU's Collection (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet. )
CU's collection of journals on socialism, communism, and anarchism.
Political Science Journals: CU's Collection (For CU faculty, staff, and students only. Must log in through CU Intranet.)
CU's collection of journals in political science.