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International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS)

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International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS)

The IBSS includes over 3 million bibliographic references to journal articles and to books, reviews, and selected chapters dating back to 1951. It is unique in its broad coverage of international material and incorporates over 100 languages and countries. It provides cross-disciplinary coverage across the social sciences, focused on four primary subject areas: anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology.

Summary

Includes over 3 million bibliographic references to journal articles and books dating back to 1951, primarily covering anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology.

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Dates

1951-present