Best Bets - PSC413 - Politics of War - Macdonald-Kelce Library at The University of Tampa

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Columbia International Affairs Online This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs, political science, diplomatic history, international law and business, policy formation, development studies, environmental studies, and country analysis back to 1991.
Military and Intelligence This link opens in a new window
Covers all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs.

Updated daily, this database provides content in key subject areas such as governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and more.
ProQuest This link opens in a new window
One of the most comprehensive databases available online. Provides access to full-text journals across a wide range of subject areas, including business, education, literature, political science, and psychology.
War and Terrorism This link opens in a new window
Intended for analysts, risk management professionals, and students of military science, history, and social science.

This database helps researchers gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

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Access World News Research Collection This link opens in a new window
Full-text U.S. newspapers (including the Tampa Tribune & Tampa Bay Times) and various-language news resources offering diverse viewpoints.
America's Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
Offers full-text articles from American newspapers published between 1690 and 1876. Hispanic American Newspapers, 1808-1980; and Ethnic American Newspapers from the Balch Collection, 1799-1971, Caribbean Newspapers, 1718-1876, and five subject-specific newspaper collections: American Business: Agricultural Newspapers; American Business: Mercantile Newspapers; American Gazettes: Newspapers of Record; American Politics: Campaign Newspapers; and American Religion: Denominational Newspapers. Washington Evening Star (1852-1981).
Ethnic NewsWatch This link opens in a new window
Provides multi-ethnic and multi-cultural full-text resources such as newspapers, magazines, and journals from ethnic,minority, and native press organizations.
New York Times (ProQuest Historical Newspapers) This link opens in a new window
Full text coverage to the New York Daily News (1851-1857) and to the New York Times (1851 - 2016).

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