PPA 601 : The Politics of the Policy Process (Fall 2017)
The Politics of the Policy Process (Prof. Brenda K. Bushouse)
Legal encyclopedias
Legal encyclopedias are secondary sources that explain legal terms and concepts, legislation, and notable court cases. They are a useful starting point for research because they summarize the topic and often provide references to the most important statutes and cases. Legal encyclopedias can be general, or focused on a particular area of law.
UMass subscription databases
- Westlaw Campus Research This link opens in a new window
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Click on the "Secondary Sources" link, under "By Type", click on American Jurisprudence 2d and enter relevant search terms at the top of the page. - Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
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A collection of several hundred current subject encyclopedias.
Books and e-books
Gale Encyclopedia of American Law by Call Number: e-BookISBN: 9781414436845Publication Date: 20113rd edition.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law by Call Number: KF154 .W47 2005, e-BookISBN: 0787663670Publication Date: 20042nd edition. Includes legal dictionary. Link goes to e-Book.
Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law by Call Number: KF387 .N65 2014ISBN: 9781413319972Publication Date: 20149th edition. A book written in Q&A format that addresses legal issues that one might face in day-to-day life.
