political science [n.]

a social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government. Related forms : political scientist, noun.
- ORIGIN 1770-80.

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This page looks at topics A to L including Australian Politics and political parties, Chinese Politics, Democracy, Federalism, International Relationships, Australian Issues & Policies and other General Information & Sites.

The Second Page looks at topics beginning M to Z and covers areas such as Political Change in Eastern Europe, Political Economy, Political Ideologies, Politics and Literature, The Australian Republic, South East Asian Politics, The Cold War, Third World Politics and UK Politics.

Information is aimed at undergraduate level and is listed in alphabetical groupings. Some information may be useful at a higher level.

Be aware some units/topics have different titles at different universities, even though content may be the same or similar. Australian information is supplied wherever possible.

Additional unit material will be included as time permits.

If you are aware of any worthwhile information which is not included, suggestions or additions are welcome and will be given every consideration.

A - F

Annual Reviews

Access reviews of research and discovery [abstracts, full text, PDF]. The beginning decade follows the link.

• Annual Review of Political Science
  [1990s]

Australian Politics

Other links found in specific topics e.g., Federalism.

• Australia - Documenting a Democracy
  ‘After a search which covered Australia and extended to England, Australia’s founding documents - the ‘birth certificates’ telling the story of our democracy - are brought together for the first time’. Federal, states & territories, graphics and text.

Australian Political Parties

Australian federal political parties. Each links to state and territory branches where they exist.

• Australian Democrats
  There appear to be problems with this site. It will only be maintained until the next update unless these are resolved.
• Australian Greens Party
• Australian Labor Party
• Communist Party of Australia
• Democratic Socialist Party
• Family First Party
• Liberal Party of Australia
• National Party of Australia
• One Nation

• australianpolitics.com
  Breaking news, Constitution, voting systems, executive government, elections, political parties, foreign policy, the Whitlam Dismissal, information about US and British politics.
• Centre for Democratic Institutions
  Australian National University. ‘Governance training centre that responds to the needs of developing countries in the fields of good governance and democratic institutions. Its geographic focus is the Asia-Pacific region’.
• The Founders of Our Electoral System
  ‘From the Tasmanian Parliamentary Library, provides on overview of the origins of Australia’s electoral system’.
• Victorian edemocracy
  What is happening [and has happened] in Victoria with study on electronic democracy and how it could work.

Chinese Politics

Communist Party, the present Constitution, other areas.

• Behind Red Walls - Changing Politics in China
  e-seminar available for modem to broadband reception.
• China, Elections and Governance
  Done through a blog format. Masses of information including archives.
• Communist Party of China
  Part of the China Today site.
• IGCS - Politics
• Inside China Today
  Extensive site including the latest news.
• Internet Guide for Chinese Studies

Democracy

The most common western governmental form, though it varies considerably. Democracy and the theories on which it is based.

• Australasian Political Studies Association
  RTF document on liberal and democratic theories.
• Democracy in America
  De Tocqueville’s feelings on democracy in America in the first part of the 19th century.
• Democracy Resources at Questia
  Access a range of topics from Democracy to Proportional Representation. Subscribe to gain full access.
• DMOZ Directory - Democracy
• Journal of Democracy
• The Inspiration and Nature of Democracy
  Article on the weaknesses of democracy.
• The Western Democratic Tradition
  Online text, LJM Cooray.
• Transnational Democracy - Theories and Prospects
  Online paper.

Environmental Politics

• Environmental Politics
  ‘Bibliography for Teaching and Research’.
• The Politics of Nature
  ‘Explorations in green political theory’. From Questia.

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Federalism

Relationships within, and development of, world federal systems. All aspects from government to fiscal concerns.

Australia

• Federalism [Australia]
  Listing of Resources, Links, Frequently Asked Questions and more. Gilbert & Tobin Centre, University of NSW.
• Federalism - An Idea Whose Time Has Come ?
  Samuel Griffith Conference, 1997. Article by Harry Evans.
• Key Terms, Federalism
  The meaning of Australian Federalism.
• Making Federalism Flourish
  Samuel Griffith Conference Volume 2. Professor Wolfgang Kasper article.
• Parliament’s Development of Federalism
  Research Paper 26, 2000-01. Professor Brian Gallaghan.
• Recent Developments in Federalism
  ‘This page lists a selection of recent news reports and commentary on federalism issues’.
• The Threat to Federalism
  Samuel Griffith Conference Volume 2. Sir Harry Gibbs article.
• Vision in Hindsight
  ‘The Vision in Hindsight project is a collection of [11] essays that tells the story of how Parliament has fashioned and reworked the intentions of those who crafted the Constitution’.

Canada

• Canadian Federalism
  Federalism, federal systems, federalism in Canada, more.
• Canadian Network of Federalism Studies
  ‘A university-based virtual network, composed of seven institutions across Canada, committed to the coordination and communication of research on federalism and federations’.
• Canadian Federalism
  Multiple directories. Privy Council Office, Canada. Select from the main menu.
• Issues in Canadian Federalism
  Bibliography on Federalism. Simon Fraser University.
• Origin & Design of Canadian Federalism
  Multiple sections, further links.

General Information

• Comparative Politics Internet Resources
  Links on ‘Comparative Federal and Unitary States’. Other comparative sections.
• Federalism
  Seven sections covering federalism, history, taxonomy, resources, more.
• Forum of Federations
  Canadian. News, reference material, programs, publications, more.
• Publius : The Journal of Federalism
  News, articles, future topics. Abstracts provided.

United States

• Directory of Federalism Links
  Most links are American.
• Federalism : Constitutional Topic
  Information with links from the U.S. Constitution Online site.
• Teaching About Federalism in the U.S.A.
  Information, bibliography via ERIC.

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G - L

General Sites & Portals

• Civil and Political Rights, Intute
  Select Civil and Political Rights from the directory list. Articles, papers, reports, bibliographies, databases, documents, treaties, journals, government organisations, reference materials. Other sub-categories.
• Constitution Finder
  ‘Constitutions, charters, amendments, and other related documents. Nations of the world are linked to their constitutional text somewhere on the Internet’. Range of countries, both major and minor. Each has material, some in the country’s language, some in other major languages [e.g. English, German, etc.].
• FactCheck
  ‘We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, news releases’.
• Federal Agencies Directory [USA]
  Louisiana State University Libraries. Multiple listing - hierarchical, alphabetical, in specific groupings from Boards to Quasi-Official bodies. About 1 200 are listed.
• Foreign Government Resources on the Web
  University of Michigan Library. Websites, related information, constitutions, agencies, political science, international simulations, statistics, news, more.
• Fundamentals of Polling
  ‘Designed for the novice, Polling 101 provides definitions, examples and explanations that serve to introduce interested students to the field of public opinion research’.
• Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
  Democracy in world countries, areas, religious groups, electoral processes, data, publications, links.
• IPSAportal
  ‘Top 300 web sites for Political Science’. 8 major headings from e-Guides to a Tutorial.
• MIT Open Courseware in Political Science
  Undergraduate and graduate courses presented at MIT. Examples include : Feminist Political Thought, Globalisation, Comparative Politics and China. 71 offerings.
• Online Resource Guide to Political Inquiry
  ‘These research gateways are supplemented by specific Web-based research that focuses on specific themes, such as the Insurgency Online Research Project and The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Also a page of writing and research resources with useful materials on electronic citation, critical WWW use, writing tools, and common writing problems’. 20+ directories, articles, other information.
• Political Communication, Intute
  Articles, books, collections, bibliographies, databases, documents, legislation.
• Political Database of the Americas
  ‘Centralised and systematised information about institutions and political processes, national constitutions, branches of government, elections, political constitutional studies, other subjects related to the strengthening of democracy in the region’.
• Political Ethics Resources at Questia
• Political Science
  ‘Nelson Education Political Science, the ultimate web resource for instructors and students of political science. Find teaching and course prep resources, study tools, news feeds, and support on this site’.
• Political Science and International Relations
  Subject Resources. University of British Columbia Library. 14 major sections each with sub-sections covering books, articles, websites and more, depending on the topic. Extensive, well presented.
• Political Science Resources
  Covers all areas of politics in both the UK and around the world. Very extensive and worth visiting for information.
• Public Administration - Open Directory
  Annotated links, related directories.
• Texts - Brookings Institution Press
  ‘Online access to full-text versions of a large and growing list of titles. Now you can browse and search over 30 000 pages of cutting-edge public policy research from your computer and print selected pages one at a time’. Government & Politics, International Affairs among others.
• USA.gov
  ‘USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov also serves as the catalyst for a growing electronic government’.
• Visions of Governance In the 21st Century
  Forums, research, resources, links, books, working papers, other publications, additional resources. Harvard University.
  Highly Recommended !
• Zárate’s Political Collections
  World leaders, global reference data, news & media, government, political & social resources, women’s issues, international relations, insignia/maps and more.
  Highly Recommended !

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International Relationships

International politics, relationships between countries, security, economic cooperation, foreign aid, environment.

• DMOZ Directory - International Relations
  Annotated links, related directories.
• International Relations and Security Network
  Swiss. News, research, publications, link library, more.
• International Relations [Intute]
  Select International Relations from the directory list. Articles, books, collections, bibliographies, databases, documents, legislation.
• Philosophy and Theory of International Relations,[Intute]
  Articles, books, collections, bibliographies, databases, documents.

Issues & Policies, Australia

• Open Directory - Issues
  Indigenous Australia to Gun Control are canvassed. Annotated links.
• Open Directory - Republicanism
  Links to both pro- and anti- republican views.
• The Roots of Muslim Rage
  Attempt to explain what has caused this throughout the world. Multi-page presentation.
• Republicanism in Australia
  Listing of annotated websites. Links to related materials.
• Wedge Politics and Welfare Reform
  The advent of the first, impact on the second.

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