Political Science Subject Guide
Statistical Sources
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Europa World Year Book
JN 1 .E85 (Ref Desk Coll)
This 2-volume set provides a compact section on each country, including recent history, economy, statistical survey, trade, and a directory including media and embassy addresses in each country.
Michigan: Population and Statistics
Hosted by the Michigan eLibrary (MEL), this site presents links to statistical information about the state of Michigan.
Statistical Abstract of the United States.
HA 202 (Reference Desk Collection; editions prior to 1970 are shelved in general stacks on 2nd floor.) Published annually since 1878 by the U.S. Bureau of the Census, this is a standard national data book for United States statistics. Not only is it a convenient, authoritative compilation, the footnotes also provide an excellent guide to other statistical sources.
Statistical Abstract of the World
HA 154 .S83 (Ref Desk Coll)
Provides a country by country listing of key statistics including demographics, health, education, government, military expenditures, production, manufacturing, and finance.
Statistical Yearbook
HA 12.5 .U63 (Ref )
Contains worldwide statistics, collected by the United Nations, on population, education, literacy, communications, health, economic activity, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, energy, and international trade for member nations of the UN.
Statistical Yearbook (UNESCO)
HA 12.5 .U65x (Ref Desk Coll)
Compiled by UNESCO, this book provides statistics on education, science, technology, culture, communications, libraries, book production, newspapers, and film production for all the countries of the world.
Vital Statistics on American Politics
JK 274 .V58x (Ref Desk Coll)
This volume of tables offers numbers on standard topics such as elections, Congress, the presidency and the judiciary, along with information on the media; campaign finances; foreign, social and economic policy; and a variety of issues related to local government.
G 122 .U56a (Ref Desk Coll) Compiled by the CIA, this source provides excellent up-to-date snapshots of the countries of the world, including basic statistics, brief history, color maps, and flags.