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Area Studies focus on the history, politics, economics, demographics, and geography of a given country or region (such as the Andes, South Pacific, or Central Asia). Area Studies also create profiles that can be used to predict or explain current events. Traditionally, they were data driven and often highly quantitative in nature. Relatively recently, many scholars in the field have embraced a more interpretive perspective and focus on more qualitative areas, including religion, literature, music, philosophy, and even art history. Area Studies have key differences with related Social Sciences. Ethnic Studies are written from the perspective of the group being studied. Area Studies, on the other hand, are generally written from an outsiders perspective. Unlike Anthropology, the 'culture concept', is not a central organizing theme for the discipline. Area Studies are distinct from Sociology in that they do not primarily focus on social relationships and institutions.

Libraries@	Anthropology
African Studies	American Studies
Asian Studies	European Studies
Latin American Studies	Middle Eastern Studies
Publications	South Pacific Studies
Ethnic Studies	Geography
Comparative Politics	Sociology

• Aneki.com Offers country and regional profiles including maps, information on literacy, GNP, poverty, and comparison rankings.
• CIA World Fact Book Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United States.
• CIA World Factbook Government resource provides detailed information on countries and non-self-governing territories around the world.
• CIA World Factbook U.S. government profiles of countries and territories around the world. Information on geography, people, government, transportation, economy, communications, military, and transnational issues.
• CIA World Factbook United States government profiles of countries and non-self-governing territories around the world. Information on geography, people, government, transportation, economy, communications, military, and transnational issues.
• Countries of the World Information from the CIA World Fact Book, United Nations Statistical Office, Library of Congress Country Studies and other sources. Features calculated country ranks, maps, country and airport codes.
• Countries Quest Directory features articles about different countries organized by continent and offers information on natural resources, people, arts, economy, government, and history.
• Countries Quest Features articles about different countries organized by continent. Offers information on natural resources, people, arts, economy, government, and history.
• Country Studies Full text version of books included in the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army.
• Country Studies - The Library of Congress Online series containing studies of 91 countries.
• Culturelink Network Network of networks for research and cooperation in cultural development. Features databank of regional policies, institutions, and resources; current publications and research; membership and participation information.
• Global Studies Program - Masters in Social Sciences Study focus on globalization, international governance and cultural change. Degree program jointly run by universities in Freiburg, New Delhi, and Singapore.
• Globastat Country rankings based on CIA World Factbook data, in more than 140 categories, with economic, demographic, communications, military, and other statistics.
• Globastat Country rankings based on CIA World Factbook data, in more than 140 categories, with economic, demographic, communications, military, and other statistics.
• Institute for Global Studies A research unit at Johns Hopkins University that specializes in the study of global power, culture, and history. Features newsletter, calendar of events and program information.
• Inter-Source Provides information on the history, geography, economy, political situation and culture of countries. Sponsored by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
• Library of Congress: Country Studies Contains information on geography, weather, government, religion, social, economic, and political issues for many countries.
• MSU Global Access Search engine from Michigan State University features access to courses, maps, news, data sources, and current research. Database is sorted by region, country, thematic area, constituency group, and resource type.
• N2geo Non-profit organization dedicated to geographic, political, economic and historical information for many countries and regions. Features catalog of area studies, as well as contact information and mission statement for the group.
• NationMaster.com Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive statistics based on geography, military, economy, crime, education, and transportation.
• Post-Colonial Studies An overview article that includes a discussion of important authors in the field.
• Resource Center of the Americas Activism related news articles and information archive.
• Resource Center of the Americas A Minnesota-based nonprofit of more than 1,300 members, we provide educational resources, link individuals and grass-roots groups across national borders, and reveal the lopsided power relations within and between the Americas. These tools empower U.S. citizens to forge new relations -- from the Twin Cities to Tierra del Fuego.
• Social Science Archive Search Tool Meta search engine allows visitors to query multiple data archives based on country and topic. Features geographic interface, keyword and topic specification.
• UNICEF Countries Gives an overview of economics, politics, healthcare, nutrition and crimes rates occurring in nations around the world, especially as it affects children.
• World Area Studies Internet Resources Portal hosted by Western Connecticut State University, Department of Social Sciences features links to resources related to area studies.

 

 

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