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Subject Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Political Science by George Thomas Kurian (Editor)
ISBN: 9781608712434
Publication Date: 2011
The Encyclopedia of Political Science offers scholars and students easy access to the essential concepts in political science in the early twenty-first century. Organized by traditional subfields, such as political theory, comparative politics, international relations, and public policy, it also incorporates those fields that have emerged more recently, for example, race and ethnicity, gender studies, and political economy.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics by Iain McLean (Editor); Alistair McMillan (Editor)
ISBN: 9780199207800
Publication Date: 2009-03-19
This best-selling dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations by Thomson Gale Staff (Contribution by)
ISBN: 9780787673307
Publication Date: 2003-11-01
Presents easy-to-understand information on 200 countries and dependencies from around the world. Entries discuss a variety of topics in detail, from banking and securities to climate, from government data to demographic statistics. Also includes biographical essays on national leaders.
A Dictionary of Political Biography by Dennis Kavanagh (Editor) and Christopher Riches (Editor)
ISBN: 9780199569137
Publication Date: 2009
Compiled by an expert team of contributors, this dictionary covers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century. Authoritative and wide-ranging, it describes and assesses the lives of more than 1,000 men and women who have shaped political events across the world.
The Oxford Guide to the United States Government by John J. Patrick; Richard M. Pious; Donald A. Ritchie
ISBN: 9780195142730
Publication Date: 2001-07-04
Compiled by three leading scholars, it contains the key figures, events, and structures that have animated U.S. government for more than 200 years. In addition to coverage of the 2000 Presidential race and election, it features biographies of all the Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Supreme Court Justices, as well as notable members of Congress, including current leadership; historical commentary on past elections, major Presidential decisions, international and domestic programs, and the key advisors and agencies of the executive branch; in-depth analysis of Congressional leadership and committees, agencies and staff, and historic legislation; and detailed discussions of 100 landmark Supreme Court cases and the major issues facing the Court today.

State of California
State of California website with access to state resources.
California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development
Useful links to information on starting your own business in California.
CalGold Business Permit System
Searchable site with information on required business permits and licenses for a variety of businesses.

California Department of Education: Recommended Literature List
Access to a database of books for children and teens between prekindergarten to twelfth grade.
California Department of Food and Agriculture
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is responsible for protecting and promoting agriculture throughout the state.
California Department of Health Care Services: Data and Statistics
Includes Medi-Cal reports by county.
Calisphere
Calisphere provides free access to unique and historically important artifacts for research, teaching, and curious exploration. Discover over two million photographs, documents, letters, artwork, diaries, oral histories, films, advertisements, musical recordings, and more.
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The collections in Calisphere have been digitized and contributed by all ten campuses of the University of California and other important libraries, archives, and museums throughout the state.

Central Valley County Websites

Merced County
The homepage for Merced County includes access to various services, departments, business codes and laws.
Merced County Department of Public Health
Public health services, medical services, environmental health, and various resources are available.

San Joaquin County
The homepage for San Joaquin County includes access to various services, departments, business codes and laws.
San Joaquin County Health Care Services
Public health services, medical services, environmental health, and various resources are available.
San Joaquin County Health Care Services: Epidemiology Report
Annual epidemiology reports, community health status report, and county health status profile.

Stanislaus County
The homepage for Stanislaus County includes access to various services, departments, business codes and laws.
Stanislaus County: Doing Business
Information on starting and running a business in Stanislaus County.
Stanislaus County Agriculture Commissioner
The Agriculture Commissioner office protects the well-being of agriculture, business, and the community through laws and regulations.
Stanislaus County Health Services
This agency provides health care services to Stanislaus County via its network of federally qualified programs, services, and clinics.
Stanislaus County Health Services: Public Health Services
Search for health care services for various demographics, explore recent publications, and find information for health care providers.

City Government Websites

City of Turlock
The City of Turlock offers access to various services, departments, and local legislative information.
Turlock Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and a legislative voice through advocacy, expertise, and networking.

City of Modesto
Access to business, community, and government resources.
City of Modesto: Business
Information on starting and running a business in Modesto.

City of Stockton
Access to city services, news, events, and government resources.

Other Resources

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ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) maintains an archive more than 250,000 data files of research in the social and behavioral sciences. Data requires SPSS/statistical software to analyze. You will need to create an account attached to your own login/email before accessing the data.
ICPSR hosts 21 specialized collections of data in education, aging, criminal justice, substance abuse, terrorism, and other fields.

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