Research Guides: Anthropology (UNH Durham): ANTH 650

Possible Databases in Addition to Anthropology Databases

In addition to the databases generally recommended for topics in anthropology, the following may also be helpful for this course:

CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online) This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs, CIAO publishes a wide range of scholarship that includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, policy briefs and case studies by leading scholars.
Homeland Security Digital Library This link opens in a new window
An open-source collection of documents related to homeland security policy, strategy, and organizational management from a wide variety of sources including federal, state and local governments; international governments and institutions; nonprofit organizations and private entities.
PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service) Index This link opens in a new window
Covers all subjects that bear on public affairs and public policy, including the policy-oriented literature of academic social sciences such as economics, finance, law, education, the military, political science, public administration, international law and relations. Indexes publications from and about all countries, PAIS Archive coverage: 1915-1976; PAIS International coverage: 1972-current

Sources for Statistics

Executive Office for Immigration Review - Statistics and Reports
EOIR is part of the US Dept. of Justice
Immigration Data & Statistics (Dept. of Homeland Security)
International Migration Database (OECD)
Statistics from 2000-2019 on inflows and outflows of foreign population by nationality, foreign-born population by country of birth, and foreign population by nationality
World Migration Report 2022
From the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency. This interactive site includes a link to the full report as well as to previous reports.

Statista: The Statistics Portal This link opens in a new window
Tool for researching quantitative data, statistics and related information.

Organizations

American Immigration Council
From About: "The Council works to advance positive public attitudes and create a more welcoming America—one that provides a fair process for immigrants and adopts immigration laws and policies that take into account the needs of the U.S. economy."
Site includes state fact sheets; see also Topics
Center for Immigration Studies
From About CIS: "The Center is animated by a unique pro-immigrant, low-immigration vision which seeks fewer immigrants but a warmer welcome for those admitted."
Immigration Research Library
"A free, online collection of contemporary, U.S. immigration reports, briefs, fact sheets, infographics, news and events." "Hosted by The Immigrant Learning Center’s Public Education Institute in Malden, MA, a not-for-profit organization that educates Americans on the contributions of immigrants."
Migration Policy Institute
From About Us: "The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute seeks to improve immigration and integration policies through authoritative research and analysis, opportunities for learning and dialogue, and the development of new ideas to address complex policy questions."
See also sister organization MPI Europe (in menu bar)
National Immigration Law Center
"Dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income"
Pew Research Center: Immigration & Migration
Research topic compilation of Pew publications and short reads.
UNHCR: The UN Refugee Agency
Formally known as the Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees, this organization leads "international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people."

Government Information

CRS (Congressional Research Service) Reports, 2018+ This link opens in a new window
Now directly released by the CRS, which prepares these reports for the use of Congress in its legislative, oversight, and representational duties. Reports are produced on topics of interest to Congress.
CRS (Congressional Research Service) Reports, 1965-2018 This link opens in a new window
Public policy briefs issued by the Congressional Research Service to inform members of Congress and their staff on subjects of current interest. Funded by taxpayer money and thus all in the public domain, these reports are nonpartisan and concise.
Note: The information on this site is compiled and made available as a public service by the Government Documents Department at the University of North Texas Libraries. UNT does not make any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for results obtained from the use of the information. Distribution of the information does not constitute such a warranty. Use of the information is the sole responsibility of the user.
Congressional Publications This link opens in a new window
Provides comprehensive indexing for US legislative information, with much full text from mid-1990s . Added in 2017 is full text for Congressional hearings (1824-1979), committee prints and Congressional Research Service reports (1830-2003), and unpublished hearings (House: 1973-1982; Senate: 1985-1992). Dates of coverage: 1789-current

List of Foreign Governments
Has links to official government portals or homepages and to legislative and executive branch institutions

Anthropology (UNH Durham)

Additional Strategies for Finding Policy-Related Publications

News

Online Exhibit

Possible Databases in Addition to Anthropology Databases

Sources for Statistics

Organizations

Government Information