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- UR Library CatalogFind books on country histories, politics, and elections.
- CountryWatch This link opens in a new windowAccess reports on each of the world’s countries, with a focus on the political and economic situation as well as demographic, cultural and environmental news and information. (CountryWatch)
- Journal of DemocracyInfluential scholarly journal providing thorough information on countries, elections & democracy.
- World FactbookBrief profile and statistics of every country in the world collected by the CIA.
- Country StudiesIn-depth analysis of of the historical, social, political and governmental institutions and systems of countries throughout the world.
- Historical Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles on all aspects of world history (excluding the US and Canada) from 1450 to the present. (EBSCO)
Cultural Information
Countries and Their Cultures by Call Number: ONLINE EDITIONISBN: 0028649508Find useful information on the cultural makeup and history of every country in the world.
Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian
Paul Rosenstein
Contact:
Boatwright Memorial Library, 182
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23238
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23238
804.289.8851