Research Guides: POLS 310: Comparative Public Policy (BMC): Background Reading

Start with the Big Picture

Reference sources and scholarly books can provide a good overview of a topic. Look for literature review chapters and/or bibliographies that can point you to other books and articles that specifically address your research question.

Annual Reviews
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A searchable collection of critical review articles capturing the current understanding of a topic, including what is well supported, what is controversial, and where further research is needed.
Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Researcher
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Original reporting and analysis on issues in the news, focusing on the economy, education, the environment, health, international affairs, social trends, and technology. Published weekly, 1991-present.
Oxford Bibliographies in Political Science
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Annotated bibliographies by top scholars of the key sources on a range of topics, including political science and international relations. You can narrow your searches or browse by discipline.
Tripod Library Catalog
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- Use Tripod to find resources available from the TriCo Libraries.
- Search for books, e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more