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Online References Collections

The online reference collections provide a quick access to background information and key publications.

Political Reference Suite includes CQ Magazine, CQ almanac, and other CQ Press reference resources.

Issues and Controversies a great resource for overview background information and debates/controversies on a topic.

Encyclopedia of Water Politics and the Policy in the United States by Steven L. Danver (Editor); John R. Burch (Editor) The Encyclopedia of Water Politics and Policy in the United States provides an overview of approximately 250 projects, legislation, legal cases, people, and organizations that have shaped the development of waterways in the United States over the past 150 years. This volume meets the needs of readers who need to know how present-day water problems came about, the impact of legislation and court decisions on the development of water resources, and what U.S. experts are proposing be done to preserve this basic component of the environment.
ISBN: 9781604266146
Publication Date: 2011-05-17

Journal Articles

Databases
How to use a database to genderate citations of journal articles?

What is Research Literature?

Research literature can be defined as written reports from research studies. There are many types of research literature, with published research articles representing the most common source for research literature. Other sources include dissertations, books, and internet websites. Read more

Databases

WorldWide Political Science Abstracts (ProQuest) Citations and abstracts in political science including international relations, law, and public administration.

Public Administration Abstracts (EBSCO) covers political topics with a worldwide focus, reflecting the globalization of contemporary political discourse.

PAIS Index (ProQuest) Covers global public policy and social issues in the fields of education, business, health, government, science, and law from 1977 to the present.

Environment Complete (EBSCO) provides hundreds of top environment journals and monographs covering agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, public policy, sustainability and other related subjects.

GreenFILE (EBSCO) a research database covering the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and governments and what can be done at each level to minimize negative impacts

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