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Below are some of the best resources for research in the Social Sciences.

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Best databases for US History research.

ABC-CLIO: American History
Encyclopedia articles for background research and exploration in American History.
ABC-CLIO: American Government
Thorough encyclopedia articles for research about American Government.
ABC-CLIO: The American Indian Experience
Facts on File: Issues and Controversies in History
Explore controversies from American and World history.
Gale US History OneFile
A curated collection of resources about US history.

Best databases for world history research.

ABC-CLIO: World History
Encyclopedia articles to explore modern era world history.
ABC-CLIO: World Geography
Encyclopedia articles to explore modern world geography.
Facts on File: Issues and Controversies in History
Explore controversies from American and World history.
Gale World History OneFile
Explore topics in World History through authoritative curated content.

Best databases for other social sciences.

ABC-CLIO: Issues
Explore modern issues and controversies in society.
ABC-CLIO: World Religions
Explore religions of the world.
Gale Psychology OneFile
Curated resources related to the study of psychology.
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Explore issues and controversies in modern society from a variety of viewpoints and sources.