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Europa World Online
Includes
economic, political and geographic background information and
statistical data by country; regional surveys provide in-depth, expert
analysis at regional, sub-regional and country level.
For historical data, see our print holdings of the Europa World Year Book (1991-2005) and the Europa Year Book (1959-1988)
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EIU.com
Economist Intelligence Unit
Current profiles, economic reports, and data on nearly 200 countries or economic territories.
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IISS Armed Conflict Database
The
Armed Conflict Database is a frequently updated source of information
on armed conflicts worldwide. You can generate reports and download
data as well as browse through the yearly analyses and fact sheets
online. The database is a project of the International Institute for
Strategic Studies.
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Almanac of Women and Minorities in World Politics
Provides
political and biographical details on achievements of women and
minorities in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of
every nation in the world. Entries are arranged alphabetically by
country name.
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Call Number:
Ref HQ1236 .M347 2000
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Encyclopedia of Nationalism
2 volumes
Volume
One consists of full-length overview articles on fundamental aspects of
nationalism, arranged by broad subject area, with an index at the back
to facilitate finding more specific topics. Volume Two consists of
concise entries arranged in alphabetical order covering four major
subject areas: Nations and Groups, Nationalist Leaders, Concepts and
Movements, and Scholars and Thinkers.
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Call Number:
Ref JC311 .E63 2001
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Foreign Governments
Provides links to national agencies for most countries in the world. The site is hosted by Northwestern University Library.
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International Encyclopedia of Human Rights: Freedoms, Abuses, Remedies
This
encyclopedia covers human rights concepts, significant legal documents,
human rights agencies and nongovernmental organizations, and
biographies of significant figures. Entries are arranged alphabetically
by subject. An index at the back of the book can be used to find more
specific topics.
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Call Number:
Ref JC571 .M3243 2000
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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World Encyclopedia of Political Systems and Parties
3 volumes
Articles
are arranged alphabetically by country name and include the following
information: system of government, powers and responsibilities of
government branches, the electoral and party systems, major political
forces, and specific political parties (history, organization,
financing, membership, etc.). Articles are written and signed by
political scientists or other experts in the field, and contain
recommendations for further reading.
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Call Number:
Ref JF2011 .W67 1999
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
6 volumes
Provides
geographical, factual and statistical information on more than 200
nations of the world. Volumes are divided geographically into United
Nations, Africa, Americas, Asia & Oceania, and Europe. A sixth
volume contains entries on current leaders of the world. For each
country, information is provided on 50 topics, including the following:
migration, religions, transportation, history, political parties, local
and national government, armed forces, international cooperation,
income, labor, economic sectors, trade, finance, health, education, and
media.
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Call Number:
Ref G63 .W67 2001
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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