UNST Knowledge, Values, & Rationality : Background Information
Background Information Video
This three-minute video shows how to find background information
Very Short Introductions - Oxford University Press
- Very Short IntroductionsProvides concise introductions on a diverse range of topics in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Where to Search for Resources on your Topic Video
Search for Subject Encyclopedias (PSU Only)
Selected Online Scholarly Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of race, ethnicity, and society by Publication Date: 2008
International encyclopedia of geography by Publication Date: 2017
Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy by Publication Date: 2001 - present
The Sage encyclopedia of political behavior by Publication Date: 2017
Oxford Reference Search
Search across encyclopedias in the Arts and Humanities. Subject coverage includes art & architecture, classics, history, literature, mythology & folklore, religion, philosophy, economics, and other fields.