There are also several sets of books covering political parties in various regions. Ask a reference librarian. Return to Top of Document Periodical Indexes JA 36 I5 REF International Political Science Abstracts . Abstracts articles from journals published in the U.S. and foreign countries. One division is international relations.
Last issue contains annual index.
Especially good for international topics. OR via the World Wide Web , is a good source for historical perspectives. These databases may be found on both the Gen Ref LION and on Libweb. Ask a librarian for other suggestions. Government Publications and Maps Many United States and United Nations documents provide information and statistics on countries and international concerns.