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
- Sage eReferenceContains full text encyclopedias and reference books in the social sciences and humanities. Search by keyword or browse by topic.
- Oxford Reference OnlineContains full text subject encyclopedias, reference works, dictionaries, and handbooks in all disciplines.
- Oxford Handbooks OnlineContains 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.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (Portland State University Library Content)Features full text scholarly encyclopedias and reference works. This expanded collection of the Oregon Gale Virtual Statewide Reference Library includes Portland State University purchased titles.
- Gale in Context: Environmental StudiesMaintains a global reference on the environment, energy, and natural resources.
Reference Works
Encyclopedia of Urban Cultures by Call Number: HT108.5 .E53 2002 (2nd Floor Reference Collection)ISBN: 0717256987Publication Date: 2002-10-01
Encyclopedia of Urban America by Call Number: HT123 .E5 1998 (2nd Floor Reference)ISBN: 0874368464Publication Date: 1998-10-01
