Political Science 307

American Foreign Policy:
Spring 2004

 

The following are selected resources available in the library and on the Internet.

 

Please note that most of the links listed below will not work if you are accessing this page from off campus. You can find instructions on accessing materials off-campus here.

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Reference Resources

  • Chronological History of United States Foreign Relations, 2nd ed. Reference R327.73 B894C 2003
  • CQ Researcher ~ available on campus only
  • Dictionary of American Diplomatic History. Reference R327.73 F464D
  • Dictionary of American Foreign Affairs. Reference R327.730003 F584G
  • The Dynamics of World Power: A Documentary History of United States Foreign Policy, 1945-1973. Reference R327.73 S342D
  • Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy: Studies of the Principal Movements and Ideas. Reference R327.73 E56
  • Encyclopedia of U.S. Foreign Relations. Reference R327.73 E56F
  • The New Encyclopaedia Britannica. Reference R031 B862N1991; also available online
  • The World Almanac & Book of Facts. Reference R031 W9271991; also available online
  • World Encyclopedia of Peace. Reference R327.17203 W927

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Government Documents

  • American Foreign Policy, Current Documents. Main Collection 327.73 U58A
  • Government Information ~ a list of helpful links from the E.C. library
  • Treaties and Other International Agreements of the United States of America, 1776-1949. Main Collection 341.273 U58T1776-1949
  • United States Treaties and Other International Agreements. Main Collection 341.273 U58T
  • A list of federal depository libraries is available online.
    • Federal depository libraries are open to anyone.

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Circulating Books

  • Use Illinet Online to find books you can check out.
  • The most effective method is to use subject headings:
    • Economic sanctions, American
    • United States--Foreign relations administration
    • War on Terrorism, 2001-
    • United States--Foreign relations--20th century
    • United States--Foreign relations--China (or another country)
    • United States--Foreign relations--1945-1989
    • United States--Foreign relations--1989-
  • Account for changes in country names, or other complications.
    • "Great Britain" is an accepted subject heading
      • However, works may also be described with the keywords "United Kingdom" or "England."
    • Russia before the Revolution is referred to as "Russia."
      • It is currently known by the subject heading "Russian Federation."
      • Items on the USSR will be under the distinct subject heading of "Soviet Union."
  • Request an item directly through Illinet Online if it is not available here.
  • Please ask a librarian if you need assistance.
  • Books not available through Illinet may be ordered through our online Interlibrary Loan book request form.

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Journal, Newspaper, and Magazine Articles

Journal and Magazine Articles

  • PAIS International ~ this restricted index covers politcal, public and social policy issues. Ask a librarian for the authorization code and password needed to access this resource.
  • Academic Search Elite ~ Full-text articles from scholarly and popular sources on a variety of topics.
  • Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe ~ Accesses articles from newspapers as well as reference sources. A fabulous resource for accessing transcripts from news programs and public radio interviews.

Newspaper Articles

  • Many are available online.
  • Print indexes
    • Used for finding older articles
      • The Chicago Tribune Index, 1972 to 1984
      • The New York Times Index, 1946 to 1988
      • PAIS (International), 1956 to 1972
      • Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, 1900 to 1983
      • The Wall Street Journal Index, 1973 to 1984
    • Located on the lower level of the library, towards the microfilm section
    • Arranged alphabetically.

Tracking Down Articles

  • Use Illinet Online to determine if the library owns the journal in print or in microfilm.
  • Check Journals and Magazines Available Online for electronic access to journals.
  • If you cannot find an article at Elmhurst, request it through our online Interlibrary Loan article request form.
  • Many older issues of journals and newspapers are available in microfilm.
    • The Chicago Tribune, 1972 to 1998
    • The New York Times, 1946 to 2002
    • The Wall Street Journal, 1973 to 1998
  • Look in Illinet Online to see which are available in microfilm.

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Citing Sources

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Web Pages for Courses:
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Created 12 February, 2001
Revised 6 February, 2004 by Ayanna Gaines, Assistant Reference Librarian
A.C. Buehler Library, Elmhurst College