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Public Administration

This guide features resources for public administration research.

Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

Need to select a research topic or find background information?  

The Reference Collection includes a variety of different sources, such as: subject-focused encyclopedias, handbooks, almanacs, maps/atlases, statistical compendiums, dictionaries, and more. Look here to find introductory articles on subject-related topics. The broad perspective offered by such articles often proves helpful for narrowing research topics before pursuing more in-depth information. 

This guide provides some recommendations for encyclopedias and other reference resources that might provide helpful information relating to your topic.

Recommended Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Society

Electronic Resource
Volumes 1-2

Encyclopedia of Political Theory

Electronic Resource
Volumes 1-3

Handbook of Public Affairs

Electronic Resource

Handbook of Public Policy

Electronic Resource

Oxford Handbook of Public Management

JF1351 .O94 2007
Main Collection (Third Floor)

Recommended Online Encyclopedia Databases

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Recommended Multimedia Databases

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Recommended Databases for Statistics

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