Political Science: Overview

Start here for articles for most political science topics.

If you need broader understanding and context, look for books by limiting to the Library Catalog. For articles, add subject filters like "political science" to help narrow results.

Start with this for topics related to national and international government and public policy.

Start here for law review articles, case law, or for articles about governmental systems. For articles, click Secondary Sources. Search for case law by citation or by major topic, and filter for Supreme Court cases.

Use this for historical political events. Add subject terms like "international relations," "foreign relations, "politics," or "law" to help focus your searches.

Excellent for background information with cited sources on political science scholarship.

Brief descriptions and citations to major works on political science topics.

Find articles that cover the state of the research, with citations. These are great for understanding a scholarly topic, including critique and future directions. Limit your search to Political Science.