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• TOPICsearch

  A current events database that allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries, and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms, including controversial opinions and viewpoints. Includes periodicals, biographies, public opinion polls, book reviews, pamphlets, and government information.

Encyclopedias, Reference (1)

• Global Road Warrior

  Information about countries, with emphasis on information necessary for business travel and world trade.

Reports (1)

• Europa World Plus

  Europa World Plus is the online version of the Europa World Year Book and the nine-volume Europa Regional Surveys of the World series. Covers political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories.

Statistics & Data (6)

• Armed Conflict Database

  An interactive source of information on armed conflicts worldwide, including terrorism, refugees and returnees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), weapons used, fatalities, historical backgrounds, annual updates, and timelines. Users can generate reports and download data as well as browse through year-by-year analyses and fact sheets online. Produced by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Coverage: 1997-present.

• Historical Statistics of the United States

  Over 30,000 data series covering all aspects of American life. View tables in HTML or PDF and create your own custom charts. Gift of the Paschal Endowment Fund. Coverage: Colonial period-present.

• Roper Center Public Opinion Archives

  One of the world's leading archives of social science data, specializing in data from surveys of public opinion. Covers opinions on social issues, politics, pop culture, international affairs, and more. Most of the data are from the United States, but over 50 nations are represented. Coverage: 1935-present.

• New! Statistical Abstract of the United States

  Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Access provided by NC LIVE.

• Statistical DataSets

  Interactive collection of statistical data, with data visualization, the ability to compare data from different datasets, and data relationships discovery. Users can view same-period-last-year comparisons and track indicators across organizational units and for user-defined time periods. Requires Java Virtual Machine (free download).

• World Bank - WDI

  World Development Indicators Coverage: varies.