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Easiest Way to Search for Articles and Books
Start your research using the search box on the library homepage, https://www.plu.edu/
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Specialized databases with articles
- AnthropologyPlus (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
AnthropologyPlus provides comprehensive indexing and full-text access to a vast array of scholarly materials, encompassing journal articles, reports, edited volumes, and even obituaries. Spanning various subfields from social anthropology to material culture, the database facilitates in-depth exploration of human societies and their histories.
- EconLit (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowEconLit is the key index for international economics literature.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowAdvanced Search allows you to search various Area Studies options or by discipline.
- GreenFILE (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
GreenFILE offers information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Data & Statistics
- UNdata"a data access system to UN databases"
- Eurostat HomeThe key access point for European Union statistics
- World Development Indicators | Data"The primary World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially-recognized international sources. It presents the most current and accurate global development data available, and includes national, regional and global estimates."
Peace & Human Rights Organizations
- Amnesty InternationalGives human rights information for countries.
- Human Rights WatchInvestigates abuses, exposes the facts widely, and pressures those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all.
Country Profiles
- Country Studies (Library of Congress)This series of profiles of foreign nations is part of the Country Studies Program, formerly the Army Area Handbook Program. The profiles offer brief, summarized information on a country’s historical background, geography, society, economy, transportation and telecommunications, government and politics, and national security. In addition to being featured in the front matter of published Country Studies, they are now being prepared as stand-alone reference aides for all countries in the series,
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The Chicago Manual of Style by Call Number: RR Z253.U69 2017ISBN: 9780226287058Publication Date: 2017-09-05
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