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Encyclopedias
Encyclopedias are good sources for general overviews of topics, especially subject-specific encyclopedias.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online: Academic Edition
Britannica's general encyclopedia boasts that it is "written by Nobel laureates, historians, curators, professors, and other notable experts." Includes Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus.
encyclopedia.com
Encyclopedia.com contains 73 dictionaries and thesauri with definitions, synonyms, word origins, pronunciation keys, and abbreviations. In addition, encyclopedia.com derives its information from 49 authoritative reference works, including Oxford University Press, World Encyclopedia, Columbia University press, and many others.
Encyclopedia
of Educational Leadership and Administration
Contains information on school management and organization, educational leadership, and public schools.
Encyclopedia
of Major Marketing Campaigns
Provided through Gale Virtual Reference Library, this encyclopedia covers marketing, advertising, public relations, and business management.
Encylopedia
of Multicultural Psychology
Publisher's description: "This encyclopedia presents a thorough overview
of the psychology of racial, ethnic, and minority issues in the United States.
It covers the breadth of psychology viewed through the lens of the racial
and ethnic minority experience. An excellent resource for those interested
in improving their awareness and comprehension of cultural practices prevalent
among and between all people."
McGraw-Hill's AccessScience
McGraw-Hill's AccessScience is the online version of McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. AccessScience contains biographies of leading scientists, articles, news, image galleries, and animations related to science and technology.
The Catholic Encyclopedia
The Catholic Encyclopedia contains 10,000 articles pertaining to Catholic religion and culture.
Encyclopedia of GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) Culture
Encyclopedia of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Culture provides biographies of significant GLBTQ as well as articles on GLBTQ art, literature, and social issues.
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