New ebooks on political science and international studies in the UOC Library
Subject: Law and Political Science
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The UOC Library has just launched the Political Science & International Studies collection, which contains almost 500 ebooks in English, published by Springer Nature.
This selection is designed primarily for people interested in topics like political science, international conflicts, human rights, international relations, diplomacy and e-government.
The new titles include the "Palgrave Studies in European Union Politics", a series of reference works containing research on comparative politics, public policies, international relations and political economy of the EU. It is an essential collection for understanding European integration and its global implications.
The entire UOC community can access the package of books through the SpringerLink platform, and read the content online or download it in PDF and EPUB format and read it at any time.
How to get access
All you have to do is search for the "Political Science & International Studies" collection in the Library's search engine or type its name on the Search the digital collection by field page (in the Search by name or keyword field).
What can you find there?
It contains a selection of titles which address current issues and contemporary challenges, including the European Union's soft power, nuclear security, international politics and cyber sovereignty, as well as practical guides for students and teaching staff in this field.

An overview of the opportunities, challenges and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on democratic processes, leadership and sustainable governance. This book identifies opportunities including improved decision-making, citizens' participation and transparency, but also warns about challenges such as privacy, biases and the need for ethical regulation.

This book addresses the concept of soft power from the point of view of the European Union (EU) in four regions, based on six pillars (development aid, foreign policy, economic cooperation, communication, culture and science/education). The author examines its strengths and weaknesses.

The experiences of journalists working for Ukrainian and international media and covering the war in Ukraine. The author argues that nationality, gender, and technology have a significant impact on their work, and that factors such as disinformation, neutrality, and journalists' ethical decisions affect our understanding of the conflict.

This open-access volume brings together experts from the United States and India to discuss six key issues related to nuclear security: internal threats, organizational culture, responses to emergencies, physical protection, control of sources of radioactivity, and cybersecurity.

This book explores cyber sovereignty – the area in which countries like Russia, China and Iran are seeking to control their digital realms in order to protect themselves from the influence of the United States. It examines how the lack of international standards means that cyberspace is poorly regulated, with concerns over privacy and security.

A book aimed at teaching staff that seeks to address issues related to political science in the classroom, especially for doctoral degree students. It provides tools, techniques, theories and methods for improving teaching skills and organizing classes.

This book explores the future of e-governance in the European Union, focusing on successful implementation strategies and new tools for effective management. It examines the role of the EU's institutions in the implementation of digitalization, and specific policies for the digital single market, the fight to overcome the digital divide, and digital sovereignty.

A manual on how to conduct qualitative interviews with experts in political science. It discusses the different types of interviews, and sets out the process involved in preparing an interview, selecting experts and conducting interviews, including ethical and methodological issues.
Don't miss this collection, which is essential for your research and learning if you're studying Law or Political Science.