Online Research > Social Sciences and Issues
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Social Sciences and Issues
Points of View Reference Center
If you're researching an issue, look here for a balance of materials from all viewpoints, including 1,143 main essays, leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books. You can also find guides to debate, developing arguments and writing position papers.Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
A one-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues, from Terrorism to Endangered Species, Stem Cell Research to Gun Control. OVRC features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites. Appropriate for students in grades K through 12.Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
This collection, which includes nearly 200 journals, provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, and corporate interests.Communications and Mass Media Collection
This collection provides current and accurate information from more than 100 journals focused on all aspects of the communications field. Key subjects covered include: advertising and public relations, literature and writing, linguistics, and many more. Contains more than 1.7 million articles about war and terrorism covering conflicts, their causes, impact and perception on a global scale. This collection provides useful information for any researcher in a social sciences, history, art, or liberal arts course. The collection is made up of 100 subject-appropriate periodicals. While most articles are available online, the library may need to request a print copy in some cases.Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Collection
This collection of over 30 journals aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more. Coverage begins in 1980. This collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community. It includes articles from 150 journals, from 1980 to the present.Religion and Philosophy Collection
Users of this collection can research different religions and philosophies and how they impact our daily lives. While most articles are available online, the library may need to request a print copy in some cases. Use reference books in the library or from home 24/7. Includes a wide variety of books such as: the Encyclopedia of Business and Finance, Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion and U*X*L Encyclopedia of Science. Find authoritative information on a large number of topics. It's like having a tall stack of reference books at your fingertips! Get articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. A one-stop source for news and magazine articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Search nearly 1,850 periodicals covering nearly all subjects including general reference, business, health, and much more. Look here for Consumer Reports from 1991 to the present, the Consumer Reports Buying Guide from 1999 to the present, and Consumer Reports on Health from 1992 to the present.
