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Political Science (POLS): POLS 251 State and Local Government

A guide to research and information sources in political science.

This page includes suggested sources to explore and learn more about topics discussed in POLS 251 State and Local Government courses.

Highlighted Books from the Libraries' Collections

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Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania

Available in Reference at Bethlehem
2 volumes

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Pennsylvania Elections: statewide contests from 1950-2004

Available in Reference at Bethlehem and Pocono

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County and City Extra: special historical edition, 1790-2010

Available in Reference at Bethlehem and Pocono

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Pennsylvania Abstract

Available in Reference at Bethlehem and Pocono

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Cities of the United States

Available in Reference at Bethlehem and Pocono
4 volumes

Highlighted Publications from Library Databases

Suggested Websites

Some of the best online political science resources come from the government.  These Web sites end in .gov.  There are additional Web sources like newspapers, educational institutions and social agencies that can also be reliable. 

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City & Local

News & Newspapers

Data & Statistics