Oxford Research Encyclopedias

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Oxford Research Encyclopedias (OREs) offer peer-reviewed, article-style writings that are authored and edited by leading scholars in a variety of subject areas. 

The platform offers twenty five distinct encyclopedias that cover foundational and cutting-edge topics in major areas of research for the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. 

Currently, UBC Library has full-text access to the following:

• Encyclopedia of African History
  
• Encyclopedia of Anthropology
  
• Encyclopedia of Asian History
• Encyclopedia of Climate Science
• Encyclopedia of Education
• Encyclopedia of International Relations
• Encyclopedia of Latin American History
• Encyclopedia of Linguistics
  
• Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards Science
• Encyclopedia of Political Science
• Encyclopedia of Psychology
  
• Encyclopedia of Religion
• Encyclopedia of Social Work - 3 users
• Oxford Classical Dictionary

 Access open only to UBC students, faculty, staff and on-site Library users (other restrictions may apply)

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Research or Private Study? Yes
Linking? Yes
Learning Management System? Yes
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Alumni Access? No
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African Studies; Anthropology; Asian Studies; Classical Studies; Community and Regional Planning; Education; Environmental Science; Latin American Studies; Linguistics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Social Work