Research Guides: International Relations: Books & e-books

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Countries of the World and Their Leaders Yearbook 2014 by Karen Ellicott
Publication Date: 2014
A compilation of U.S. Department of State reports on contemporary political and economic conditions, government personnel and policies, political parties, religions, history, education, press, radio and TV, climate, and other characteristics of selected countries of the world; together with travel alerts, passport and visa information, world health information for travelers, and customs and duty tips for returning residents.
Encyclopedia of Latin American history and culture by Jay Kinsbruner
Publication Date: 2008
Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.
Encyclopedia of modern China by David Pong
Publication Date: 2009
Provides critical information on the most populous country and most dynamic trade market in the world: the people, politics, economics, religion, philosophy, traditions, art, and literature of this ancient and enduring civilization are explored from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day.
Encyclopedia of the modern Middle East and North Africa by Philip Mattar
Publication Date: 2004
Covers the modern history of the Middle East and North Africa, with major sections on Colonialism and Imperialism, the World Wars, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the United Nations involvement in the region. Each country in the region is reviewed, detailing its population, economy and government.
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations by Cathal J. Nolan
Call Number: General Collection - Upper Floor JZ1160 .N65 2002
ISBN: 0313307431
Publication Date: 2002-05-30
Using humanistic principles to strip away the jargon and narrowness inherent in much of modern-day political scholarship, this historical encyclopaedia reclaims the breadth of vision, the privileging of factual evidence over theory, and the moral tenor prevalent in classical political inquiry.
International relations a very short introduction by Paul Wilkinson
Publication Date: 2007
What is international relations? This title covers topics such as foreign policy, the world economy and globalisation, showing how many disciplines come together in the study of international events.
New encyclopedia of Africa by John Middleton
Publication Date: 2008
Addresses the entire history of African cultures from the pharaohs and the ancient civilizations of the south through the colonial era to the emergence of 53 independent countries, some of them newly emergent in world commerce and others deep in conflict. Covers issues facing the continent such as global development, the AIDS crisis, and international terrorism.
Opposing Viewpoints: Globalization by Noël Merino
Publication Date: 2010
Explores the issue of globalization by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.
Opposing Viewpoints: The United Nations by Laura K. Egendorf
ISBN: 9780737748413
Publication Date: 2010-12-17
In Opposing Viewpoints: The United Nations, the contributors debate the successes and failures of the UN. It is hoped that careful consideration of the viewpoints in this book will help the reader better understand the challenges facing the preeminent global organization.

If you would like to browse for books, look in these areas in the General Collection on the 2nd floor.

Many of the political science-related materials can be found in the following call number ranges:

J General legislative and executive papers
JA Political science (General)
JC Political theory
JF Political institutions and public administration (North America)
JJ Political institutions and public administration (United States)
JK Political institutions and public administration (United States)
JL Political institutions and public administration (Canada, Latin America, etc.)
JN Political institutions and public administration (Europe)
JQ Political institutions and public administration (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area, etc.)
JS Local government. Municipal government
JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration.
JX International law
JZ International relations

(For a more detailed breakdown of call numbers, see the Library of Congress