Encyclopedias & Handbooks
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Global Social Issues by
This landmark reference is a comprehensive, one-stop, interdisciplinary resource that examines current, critical social issues in historical and global contexts. Nearly 150 in-depth, balanced, and thought-provoking articles cover a broad range of critically important topics: the environment, health, science, the media, ethnic conflicts, poverty, and immigration, to name just a few. Each original, signed article provides historical context as well as a thorough discussion and analysis of contemporary issues facing today's interconnected world.
Below are a few examples of subject headings related to social issues. Click on a link to see a list of books with that subject heading! Or, enter broad search terms in the Library Catalog widget on this guide to find additional books on your topic.
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Broad searches: Social problems United States, United States Social policy, Europe Social policy, social welfare, public welfare
Narrower searches: poverty United States, Parental Leave / maternity leave, Medical policy Cross-cultural studies, homeless persons government policy, child abuse, Emigration and immigration.
Below are examples of e-books and print books from the University Library's collection. Search the Library Catalog with keywords to find additional books on your topic.
Focus on Social Problems by 
Global problems, global solutions : prospects for a better world by 
