Why use encyclopedias? Although they can’t be counted as scholarly sources for your papers, encyclopedias
- Provide background and survey articles by experts and scholars in the field
- Are often accompanied by a bibliography of key books and articles
- Can provide a quick start for your research
The list below is a *very* small fraction of the subject encyclopedias available online or in print. To find more:
- Go to the UC Library Search, select Advanced Keyword Search, set drop-down to do a 'Subject Keyword' plus the word, "encyclopedias". Examples:
