Research Guides: WRI 102/103: Over the Edge of Disaster: Background

Encyclopedias/Dictionaries

Encyclopedias are great ways to get background information and understand the terms used to describe topics.

Annual Reviews This link opens in a new window
Series of authoritative, analytic reviews in over 50 focused disciplines within the Biomedical, Physical, and Social Sciences. 1950+
Oxford Bibliographies This link opens in a new window
Detailed guides to a wide variety of disciplines.
Oxford Reference This link opens in a new window
Full-text of hundreds of dictionaries and other reference works in the humanities and social sciences, published by Oxford University Press.
SAGE Reference Online This link opens in a new window
Handbooks and encyclopedias in history, the sciences, and the social sciences.
Safari Tech Books Online This link opens in a new window
Collection of information technology and programming books, mostly published by O'Reilly which allows searching for code examples and specific technical information
Limited to 3 simultaneous users

Our Maps and GIS Data service can help find historical as well as contemporary maps, and help you analyze geographical data. Our Data and Statistical Services Lab can assist with data analysis and relevant software skills.

Consider policy databases including: