The Library has set up trial access to a number of online resources that may be useful for those studying politics and international relations. These include:<\/p>\n
Declassified Documents Reference System<\/strong> Peace Research Abstracts<\/strong> Yearbook of International Organizations Online<\/strong> Congressional Record 1789-1997\u00a0<\/strong> Armed Conflict Database (ACD)\u00a0<\/strong> PAIS International Europa World Plus<\/strong> These can all be accessed via the E-resources trials website:\u00a0www.ed.ac.uk\/is\/databases-trials<\/a><\/p>\n There are feedback forms available and we would welcome feedback as this a key part of making a case to subscribe to resources like these.<\/p>\n Caroline Stirling – Academic Support Librarian for Social and Political Science<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Library has set up trial access to a number of online resources that may be useful for those studying politics and international relations. These include: Declassified Documents Reference System Allows researchers to easily and quickly access and review selected … Continue reading
\nAllows researchers to easily and quickly access and review selected previously classified government documents. This digital collection fills an important gap in post-World War II domestic and foreign policy studies and provides unique opportunities for undergraduate and graduate comprehensive research in a rich primary source. In addition, it provides basic research for journalism, public policy studies, international law and security, and other disciplines. Available until 9th\u00a0June 2014<\/em><\/p>\n
\nIncludes bibliographic records covering essential areas related to peace research, including conflict resolution, international affairs, peace psychology, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline. The index contains more than 267,000 records which are carefully selected from the most important sources within the discipline, such as:\u00a0Journal of Peace Research, Journal of Conflict Resolution, International Journal of Refugee Law<\/i>, etc. Available until 12th\u00a0June 2014<\/em><\/p>\n
\nCompiled by the UIA (Union of International Associations) the Yearbook of International Organizations Online is the most comprehensive reference work and information resource on international non-profit organizations and associations worldwide. The Yearbook includes detailed descriptions of international organizations, and also includes relationships and cross-links with other listed international organizations. In addition, biographical information is provided on principal officers, as well as bibliographical information on the organization’s main publications and information services. Available until 9th\u00a0June 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nProQuest Congressional is a comprehensive resource for all congressional activities, providing users access to the most comprehensive collection of historic and current congressional information available anywhere online. Available until 5th\u00a0June 2014<\/em><\/p>\n
\nACD monitors armed conflicts worldwide, focusing on political, military and humanitarian trends in current conflicts, whether they are local rebellions, long-term insurgencies, civil wars or inter-state conflicts. Available until 11th\u00a0June 2014<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>This resource covers issues in the public debate through selective coverage of a wide variety of international sources including journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, web content, and more. PAIS International is the current file covering 1972 to present. Available until 13th June 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nEuropa World Plus is the online version of the Europa World Year Book and the nine-volume Europa Regional Surveys of the World series. First published in 1926, the year book is renowned as one of the world’s leading reference works, covering political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories. Available until 22nd June 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n