Public Policy and Administration
Use this guide to find information and research on topics in the field of public policy and administration
A Word about Wikipedia
Wikipedia is another popular source of information on the web and for good reason—it’s extensive and often extremely current. However, because anyone can edit Wikipedia pages, they are not always reliable and most instructors will not want you to use them as references in your assignments.
Online Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Handbooks, Yearbooks, etc.
Reference sources can often provide you with an overview, background information and history of a topic.
- Britannica Online This link opens in a new window
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The classic general encyclopedia, constantly updated. A good starting point for all kinds of research. - Europa World This link opens in a new window
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Encyclopedia and directory of the world's countries. Substantive coverage of government, demographics, history, and much more. Current. - Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
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A collection of several hundred current subject encyclopedias. - International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences This link opens in a new window
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Encyclopedia essays, with bibliographies, from experts on all aspects of the social sciences. Current. - Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new window
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Entries from over 100 Oxford University Press subject and language dictionaries, guides, and concise companions.
