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Databases to Search at SSU
Political Science
Core Databases
Academic Search CompleteThis link opens in a new windowComprehensive, multidisciplinary, scholarly full-text research journals. This is a good starting point for most topics, but doesn't offer the depth that subject-specific database offer.
JSTORThis link opens in a new windowJSTOR is an archive of full-text scholarship. As such, access may not include the most recent 3-5 years of a particular publication. Content ranges from humanities to the social sciences. Limit search by discipline, such as Business.
SAGE Journals OnlineThis link opens in a new windowAccess to 440+ Sage online journals from social sciences, humanities, medicine, engineering, physical and life sciences, professional, and business disciplines, with backfiles to 1999.
California Code of RegulationsThis link opens in a new windowFull text of regulations that have been formally adopted by CA state agencies, reviewed and approved by the Office of Administrative Law, and filed with the Secretary of State. A regulation is a rule adopted by a state regulatory agency to implement, interpret, or make specific the law enforced or administered by it, or to govern its procedure.
Science Direct (Elsevier)This link opens in a new windowProvides full-text access to journals in the science and social sciences. Included are journals from a host of scientific societies and scientific, technical and medical (STM) publishers.
StatistaThis link opens in a new windowStatista consolidates statistical data on over 80,000 topics from more than 22,500 sources, including consumer data, market research, social and cultural statistics, media and advertising data, and more. ***STATISTA DOES NOT WORK WELL IN FIREFOX; PLEASE USE AN ALTERNATE BROWSER***
More Databases
America: History and LifeThis link opens in a new windowIncludes Mexico. Main emphasis on United States and Canadian history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. (See Historical Abstracts for coverage of the rest of the world).
American State Papers, 1789-1838This link opens in a new windowPrimary source material on many aspects of early American history from 1789 to 1838, including approximately 6280 numbered publications, largely Congressional but also containing Executive Department materials (e.g., Foreign Relations, Indian Affairs, Public Lands, etc.)
CQ ResearcherThis link opens in a new windowBrowse overviews of current high-interest topics that effect everyday life in the US and abroad. Includes pro and con statements, timelines of key events, questions for further research, briefs of hot topic issues, and more.
EIU ViewswireThis link opens in a new windowFrom the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), this database provides economic, political and market developments around the world and provides concise analytical briefings on their implications for business.
Global Road WarriorThis link opens in a new windowProvides information on over 170 countries. This resource contains data on the local economy, money, customs, climate, business etiquette, and internal travel information. It also provides maps, images, and practical information about telecommunications, Internet connectivity, security and health concerns
Historical AbstractsThis link opens in a new windowCovers world history from 1450 to the present (excluding Canada and North America -- see America:History and Life). A special emphasis is placed upon the inclusion of English-language journal and book titles published throughout the world.
Military/Government CollectionThis link opens in a new windowProvides full-text from military and general interest publications. Designed to bring current news to all branches of the military.
National Criminal Justice Reference ServiceThis link opens in a new windowProduced by the U.S. Department of Justice as an information clearinghouse for research, policy, and practice related to criminal and juvenile justice, and drug control. Includes summaries of federal, state, and local government reports, books, research, journal articles, audiovisual presentations, and unpublished research.
SocINDEX with Full TextThis link opens in a new windowCovers sociology, anthropology, criminology, criminal justice, demography, economic development, ethnic & racial studies, gender studies, marriage & family, politics, religion, rural sociology, social psychology, social work, theory, sociology of education, substance abuse, urban studies, violence, welfare, and more.
U.S. Congressional Serials Set, 1817-1980This link opens in a new windowReports, documents, and journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, originally published in approximately 13,800 bound volumes for the period 1817-1980.
Sage Research Methods OnlineThis link opens in a new windowExplore social research cases and research methods (qualitative, quantitative, focus groups, surveys, etc.) from books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, journal articles, and videos.
