UNST 239A Knowledge, Values, & Rationality - Weber: Background Resources
Background Information Video
This three-minute video shows how to find background information
Where to Search for Resources on your Topic Video
Subject Encyclopedias
Scholarly subject encyclopedias provide background information about specific topics. Entries or articles, written by scholars or subject experts, include bibliographies or suggested readings that will lead to more information on your topic.
You can use subject encyclopedias to identify keywords for your research in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Selected Online Scholarly Encyclopedias
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Encyclopedia of race, ethnicity, and society by
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International encyclopedia of geography by
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Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy by
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The Sage encyclopedia of political behavior by
Publication Date: 2017