Law, Government & Political Science

Government is defined as rules and principles governing a community and enforced by a political authority; matters having to do with the control and administration of public policy in a political unit; the study of the processes, principles, and structure of government and of political institutions.

Sub-headings:

Government

History of Law, Government & Political Science

Law

The body of rules and principles governing the affairs of a community and enforced by a political authority.

Law Enforcement

The prevention, investigation, apprehension, and detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws.

Political Science

The art or science of governing, especially of a political entity, and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs.

Resources in this category:

American Planning Association
http://www.planning.org/

"The American Planning Association is a non-profit public interest and research organization representing 30,000 practicing planners, officials, and citizens involved with urban and rural planning issues. Sixty-five percent of APA's members are employed by state and local government agencies."

This site includes: a weekly digest of news; a searchable membership directory; and information on job search and careers, policy issues, research, and publications. Information for the public is also available.

The American Political Science Association On-Line
http://www.apsanet.org/

The American Political Science Association is the professional society for university faculty engaged in the study of politics and government as well as for those outside the academic community who do work for the government, research organizations, consulting firms, news media, and private enterprise. The site has extensive links to academic departments associated with the APS; journals some issues of which are online; a publications list; conference postings; grants and fellowships; related organizations; research and teaching resources; and professional development through Personnel Service, a printed newsletter, not online.

Canadian Political Science Association
http://www.cpsa-acsp.ca/

The Canadian Political Science Association website has information about conferences, meetings and exhibitions within the field, has opportunities for grants and scholarships and publishes materials related to political science.

The Canadian Shipowners Association
http://www.shipowners.ca/

"The general objective of the Canadian Shipowners Association is to promote an economic and competitive Canadian marine transportation industry. In keeping with this general objective, the Association supports a national policy conducive to the development and maintenance of the Canadian flag merchant fleet in the inland, coastal, and Arctic waters of Canada and fosters the growth of a Canadian flag deep-sea merchant fleet." This searchable site contains membership information and a library of documents, reports, and speeches.

International City/County Management Association
http://www1.icma.org/main/sc.asp?t=0

This website provides online access to the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world.

International Institute of Administrative Sciences
http://www.iiasiisa.be/iias/aiestce.htm

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) supports the study and practice of public administration and public management. The website provides access to networking and research papers.

Library of the London School of Economics and Political Science
http://www.lse.ac.uk/library/

"The London School of Economics and Political Science is also known as the British Library of Political and Economic Science (BLPES). It was founded in 1896 by public subscription on the initiative of Sidney Webb. As well as being the working library of the London School of Economics (LSE), it serves as a national collection of material for research."

National Coalition of Independent Scholars
http://www.ncis.org/

"A nonprofit (501(c)3) organization created in 1989 to facilitate the work of independent scholars." Includes the links of scholastic electronic resources in all disciplines. Very useful for reference.

National Council for the Social Studies
http://www.ncss.org/

³Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 69 foreign countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. Organized into a network of more than 110 affiliated state, local, and regional councils and associated groups, the NCSS membership represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various disciplines that constitute the social studies.² NCSS web page has link to obtain membership information. The web site contains news, meetings, publication, and conference information.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/

"SSHRC is Canada's federal funding agency for university-based research and graduate training in the social sciences and humanities. Created as an independent body by Parliament in 1977, it reports to Parliament through the Minister of Industry." Much information about nationally-funded research projects is provided on this site, such as the findings from major research studies, related speeches, and press releases. In addition, visitors to the site may find grant program information, policy documents, and related human science links.