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Political Science
Includes
The Dewey Range: 320-325, 327-328, 350-359
This collection covers political science, politics & government, civil & political rights, political processes, international migration & colonisation, international relations, public administration & military science.
Purpose of the collection
The Library collects in the field of Political Science primarily to support the teaching and research needs of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences within the Faculty of Arts and Education. Resources in this area are also used to varying degrees by other Schools in the same Faculty and by Schools in other Faculties.
Users/Courses supported by the collection
The Faculty of Arts and Education offers an undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Arts, with major studies in International Relations, Politics and Policy Studies, Middle East Studies, Social and Political Thought.
Postgraduate courses are available in:
- International Relations
- Politics and Policy
- International and Community Development
Postgraduate research degrees are available.
Existing Collection:
Major online databases such as Academic Search Complete, APA Full Text, Expanded Academic ASAP, Sociological Abstracts, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, Project Muse, SocIndex with Full Text and the Web of Knowledge provide access to a range of information.
Selection Notes:
Aspects of this collection are relevant at Melbourne, Geelong at Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses. Specific areas of interest are as follows:
- Citizenship (M)
- Human rights (G)
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