Subject and Research Guides: Politics & International Relations: Reference Sources

Reference sources

Dictionaries and Encyclopaedias are examples of reference sources. You can use them to find definitions and background information. Articles from specialised subject encyclopaedias are authoritative and often substantial.

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Full text encyclopaedias, almanacs, and specialised reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public international Law This link opens in a new window
Searchable online edition of the Encyclopedia of public international law.
Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window
The searchable online Oxford English Dictionary is a work in progress, with new entries added every year.
Sage Reference This link opens in a new window
Sage eBook and eReference content available on the Sage Knowledge platform, including scholarly monographs, reference works, handbooks, series, professional development titles and more.