Books |
| The Library uses the Library of Congress shelving arrangement. |
| Find Your Way to…Global Studies |  |
| Find Your Way to…Global Studies | |
Books |
| The Library uses the Library of Congress shelving arrangement. |
Basic Reference Sources | Location |
| Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources: Europe | REF HF54.52 E85 E53 |
| International Trade Statistics Yearbook | REF HF91.U473 |
| International Business Information | REF HF54.5 P33 1997 |
| Demographic Yearbook | REF HA17 D45 |
| Statistical Yearbook | REF HA12.5 U63 |
| The Europa World Year Book | REF JN1. E8 |
| Political Handbook of the World | REF JF37.P6 |
| International Political Science Abstracts | REF JA36.I5 |
| The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music | REF ML100. G16 |
| Encyclopedia of European Social History | REF HN373. E63 |
| Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology | REF HM425.B53 2007 |
| Globalization and free trade | REF HF1418.5 .G645 2007 |
Additional Basic Resources Online |
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| Cities of the World | an e-book |
| Countries and Their Cultures | an e-book |
| Countries of the World and Their Leaders Yearbook | an e-book |
| Encyclopedia of World Cultures | an e-book |
| Oxford Dictionary of National Biography | Oxford DNB -50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001 |
| St. James Encyclopedia of Labor History Worldwide: Major Events in Labor History and Their Impact | an e-book |
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Select PC Indexes and Databases | |
| Combines Political Science Abstracts and ABC POL SCI index
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PAIS International 1972+ |
Contains articles, reports and other documents that deal with public affairs, including global studies related information. |
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Internet Securities, Inc. uses more than 4400 world sources to provide current news, legal and political information, company/industry information and macroeconomic statistics and forecasts for markets in the primarily emerging areas of Europe, Latin America and Asia.
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| Humanities International Index
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A comprehensive database covering journals, books and other important reference sources in the humanities. Produced by Whitston Publishing (an imprint of EBSCO Publishing), Humanities International Index provides cover-to-cover indexing and abstracting for over 2,000 titles and contains more than 2 million records. |
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Provides access to comprehensive news, business, and legal information. |
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Indexes
and links to actual articles in major scholarly journals including global studies
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Online Journals | |
| Washington University Global Studies Law Review Building on Washington University's distinguished reputation, Global Studies presents outstanding articles, book reviews, essays, and notes from prestigious academics, practitioners and prominent students to expand the global community's knowledge and understanding of real-world issues.
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| Identities: global studies in culture and power
Reports on new theories and developments in the study of and the social and cultural composition of ethnic groups, problems relating to the question of ethnic identity and political implications of ethnicity and acculturation.
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| New Global Studies New Global Studies is the first journal to approach contemporary globalization as a whole, and across disciplinary lines. It draws from history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and international relations to study the past and present of today's globalizing process. Topics include the patterns and local effects of economic globalization, global media networks, preservation of the global environment, transnational manifestations of culture, and the methodology of global studies itself.
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| Nettizen - Worldwide newspaper access.
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| Comparative Studies in Society and History
A forum for research and interpretation concerning problems of recurrent patterning and change in human societies through time and in the contemporay world. As a forum, the journal serves as a working alliance among specialistsin all branches of the social sciences and humanities. Review articles and discussions bring readers into touch with current findings and isssues. |
Comparative Studies in Society and History
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| Associations and Organizations commited to the study and advancement of globalization | ||
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a U.S.-based, private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States . Founded in 1910 by Andrew Carnegie, its work is nonpartisan and dedicated to achieving practical results. | |
Centre for the Study of Globalization and Regionalization
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Inaugurated in 1997, the Centre for the Study of Globalization and Regionalization (CSGR) at the University of Warwick is the largest academic centre in Europe dealing with this subject area. CSGR is a multidisciplinary project. Its staff and associates are drawn from the fields of Anthropology, Business, Economics, Law, Politics and Sociology. Likewise, the Centre’s seminars, conferences and other projects generally draw participants from several disciplines. | |
The Global Studies Association
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The Global Studies Association (GSA) is a multi-disciplinary scholarly association set up in order to address the vast social, political & economic transformations of global scope which are impacting upon the world today. The GSA provides a forum for scholars to collaborate & explore shared responses to such phenomenon, particularly in the context of globalization. The commitment to multidisciplinary & to the global context make the GSA unique in its aims & scope & thus offering its members invaluable contacts & connections. In addition, the thematic approach of the GSA allows interests which are not easily accommodated in single disciplinary associations to be fully recognized & encouraged. | |
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The Globalization Studies Network (GSN) endeavors to make distinctive contributions to excellence in globalization studies. It promotes innovative research and teaching collaborations involving different world regions, cultures and disciplines. It brings the results of its efforts to the public domain, engaging policy circles and wider society to work towards greater economic prosperity, human security, social justice and democracy in globalization. | |
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The Centre for Global Studies was created in 1998 with a mandate to conduct collaborative, policy-oriented inquiry into the impacts of globalization on a broad spectrum of inter-related issues encompassing international governance and finance, the environment, security, and sustainable development.
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Through scientific research, educational outreach programs, and a growing array of grants and awards, the Global Studies Foundation strives to promote learning and preparedness for our emergent, global era; to help young people better understand and appreciate the world around them; and to cultivate greater awareness of and commitment to our increasingly shared global conditions -- in short, to bring the world into focus. | |
Center for Global Studies (CGS)
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The Center for Global Studies promotes and supports innovative research to define what globalization as a contested notion is, to identify the multiple and cumulative impacts of the powerful forces driving this process, and to make this knowledge known to interested parties around the globe, most notably to Americans in all walks of life. http://www.cgs.uiuc.edu/about/events/cgs.html | |
International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
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Based in Zurich, Switzerland, the ISN’s dedicated team – drawn from various disciplines, including the humanities, the social sciences, and information and communication technology – engage in research projects and education activities, provide news stories and in-depth analyses, and develop technologies for information sharing and for creating and supporting e-learning.
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Government Sites |
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| World Factbook | U.S. Central Intelligence Agency | |
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U.S. Department of State
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Writing Guides
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| APA Online | A portion of the Publication Manual (APA) |
| Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association | Print Copies are available REF BF76.7 P83 2001 and Circulation Desk Reserves |
| Citing Sources | Guides on the Internet |
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Beatrice
Pulliam,
Library Liaison to Global Studies |
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Prepared by Russell Franks,
Library Commons Librarian |
Last revision to this page : 02 Oct 2007 |
Comments to: Electronic Publishing Coordinator |