Urban Studies: Reference Works
Why Reference Works?
Scholarly reference works are useful for the following:
- An overview of a topic
- Topic ideas for a paper topic or narrowing your topic
- Finding keywords for searches
- Bibliographies for further research
Reference works are good starting points for research, but are rarely cited in research as secondary sources.
Search for Reference Sources (PSU Only)
Full-Text Online Reference Databases
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Sage eReference This link opens in a new windowContains full text encyclopedias and reference books in the social sciences and humanities. Search by keyword or browse by topic.
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Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new windowContains full text subject encyclopedias, reference works, dictionaries, and handbooks in all disciplines.
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Oxford Handbooks Online This link opens in a new windowContains full text Oxford University Press handbooks on topics in the fields of business, management, philosophy, political science, and religion. Handbooks provide overview, background, historical synthesis and reference lists.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library (Portland State University Library Content) This link opens in a new windowFeatures full text scholarly encyclopedias and reference works. This expanded collection of the Oregon Gale Virtual Statewide Reference Library includes Portland State University purchased titles.
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Gale in Context: Environmental Studies This link opens in a new windowMaintains a global reference on the environment, energy, and natural resources.
Reference Works
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Encyclopedia of Urban Cultures
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Call Number: HT108.5 .E53 2002 (2nd Floor Reference Collection)ISBN: 0717256987Publication Date: 2002-10-01 -
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Encyclopedia of Urban America
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Call Number: HT123 .E5 1998 (2nd Floor Reference)ISBN: 0874368464Publication Date: 1998-10-01
