Database of encyclopedia entries covering a wide variety of topics. Includes an audio feature that will read each entry out loud.
A collection of full text online encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
In-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on a range of topics.
A dynamic reference source that includes articles on people, concepts, books, and other topics in philosophy
Statistical data source for development indicators and time series data for countries and country groups. Includes social, economic, financial, natural resources and environmental indicators.
A database that contains the full texts of thousands of scholarly and reference e-books from several publishers, covering many subject areas.
Encyclopedias are good at providing succinct coverage of larger topics. They are ideal for gleaning a "bigger picture" surrounding the issues you wish to research.
When you are searching for Encyclopedias in the University of Akron Catalog:
Add the word "encyclopedias" to your keyword search or
Search by the subject field by entering the terms Encyclopedias and dictionaries