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International and Area Studies (IAS) : Western European History and Social Sciences

Western European History and Social Sciences

Western European History and Social Sciences encompasses the history and society (social sciences) of Western Europe from prehistory through the present. The geographical region includes present-day Scandinavia, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and smaller areas, as well as resources from and about the European Union and other regional organizations. Also included are the history and society of ancient Greece and Rome and the historical Byzantine Empire. Spain and Portugal are not included; these are covered by Iberian Studies. Subjects included are: history, political science, sociology, economics, international relations, anthropology, archaeology, current affairs, ethnic studies, gender studies, and related topics. Literature and other humanities are not included.

Contact Julianne Haahr, Western European History and Social Sciences Bibliographer