Why Use Books?
Books are a great resource to use when searching for general information on a topic. They are useful for understanding a topic in its context and provide summaries of existing research as well as offer a historical perspective.
Books are best located using the Search feature in our Library Catalogue.
E-Books
Canadian Politics Unplugged by Publication Date: 2003
The Politics of Canadian Foreign Policy, Fourth Edition by Publication Date: 2015
Rules and Unruliness by Publication Date: 2014
Borrowing from Other Libraries
If McMaster Library does not own a book that interests you, you can request it through RACER, our interlibrary loan system.
Relevant Call Numbers
Our books are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system. When looking for books in Political Science it is a good idea to start with Subclass JL- Political Institutions and Public Administration.
Subclasses that may be of interest to you include:
JL 1-500 Canada
Parties, Elections, and the Future of Canadian Politics by Call Number: JL 195 .P35 2013Publication Date: 2013
The Unbroken Machine by Call Number: JL 186.5 .S62 2017
Resources
For a good explanation of Primary Resources check out these links:
- Defining Primary and Secondary Sources, Library and Archive Canada
- What are primary sources and secondary sources, and how can I find them?, McMaster University Library
- Canadian politics collection, 1885-1962Call Number: ARCHIVES
Government Publications are useful primary sources as they provide original uninterpreted testimony and information on many topics and issues. These may include publications such as reports, documents and speeches.
McMaster University houses their Main Collection of Government Publications on the 2nd floor of Mills Library.
- Referendums in Canada : the effect of populist decision-making on representative democracy byCall Number: CA1.. YL...4-93B28
For a good explanation of Secondary Resources check out these links:
- Defining Primary and Secondary Sources, Library and Archive Canada
- What are primary sources and secondary sources, and how can I find them?, McMaster University Library
The Canadian Regime by Call Number: JL 75 .M35 2009
Irresponsible Government by Call Number: JL 136 .R37 2014
The Oxford Handbook of Canadian Politics by Call Number: JL 15 .O94 2010
Media sources, meaning the grouping of print, broadcast and internet are a great resource tool for learning about current events as well as government activity, including foreign policy. Here are some media sources that may be of interest to you:
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