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Navajo Studies Subject Guide: Political Science
Books
Books on political science topics can be found in the J section of the library. They might also be found on the E99.N3 section of the library. Many titles will be shelved in the Southwest Room.
Useful Subject Headings:
- Navajo Indians--Claims
- Navajo Indians--Civil rights
- Navajo Indians--Government relations
- Navajo Indians--Legal status, laws, etc.
- Navajo Indians--Politics and government
- Navajo Indians--Tribal government
- Navajo Indians--Treaties
Journal and Magazine Articles
The following print index is a good place to look for citations to articles on political science topics:
- Social Science Index: Indexes periodicals from many social science fields, including political science.
| Title | Paper | Bound/Fiche |
| American Indian Quarterly | Fall 1985, Wint, 90-Sum 1990, Fall 91, 2000 + | 1986-89, 96-99 |
| CQ Weekly (Location: Ref JK1 .C15) | Oct 1994 + |
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For a complete list of titles, click here. If you find a title not in our collection, please see the Reference Librarian about InterLibrary Loan.
Electronic Indexes and Full-text Databases
First Search
The following databases are good places to look for information about political science topics. Please note that different subject headings are used in each database.PAIS: Includes citations, abstracts, and some fulltext articles covering policy and social issues. Coverage from 1972 to the present.Useful Subject Headings:
- Navajos
- Navajos--Legal status, laws, etc.
- Navajos--Political Activities
- Navajos--Social Aspects
- Navajos--Territorial claims
- Tribes and tribal system--United States
- Sovereignty
- Intergovernmental relations
Social Science Abstracts: Includes citations, abstracts and some fulltext articles from general social science periodicals. Coverage from 1983 to the present.Useful Subject Headings:
Wilson Select and Wilson SelectPlus: Includes fulltext articles from humanities and social science journals and popular magazines. Coverage from 1994 to the present.
- Navajo Indians.
- Indians of North America
- History
Useful Subject Headings:
- Navajo Indians.
- Indians of North America
- History
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Proquest
Search the following modules for information on political science topics. There is no subject term for Navajo. The best results can be found doing a keyword search.- Law Module
- Social Science Module
Web Resources
Navajo Nation Home Page
http://www.navajo.org/
Links to various departments of the Navajo Nation. Please note that many links are not yet available.
Diné College
Libraries: Law, Politics and Government
http://dclib.ncc.cc.nm.us/links/law.html
Includes links to the Navajo Treaty
of 1868 and additional sites on Native American political issues.
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You might also want to explore the Navajo Subject Guide for Government Resources and Legal Resources for related material.
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