UNST Knowledge, Values, & Rationality : Background Information
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Very Short Introductions - Oxford University Press
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Very Short Introductions This link opens in a new windowProvides concise introductions on a diverse range of topics in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
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Encyclopedia of race, ethnicity, and society
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International encyclopedia of geography
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Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy
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The Sage encyclopedia of political behavior
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