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BIS 490/BCULST 589: Culture & Resistance in the Americas (Shayne): Find background info on your topic

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Encyclopedia of Human Rights
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A good place to look for information on specific events or on human rights theory.
Europa World
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Extensive information on the history, economics and political situation of the world's nations (not just in Europe).

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Comprehensive database of poetry, drama and prose, literature journals, author biographies, topic overviews, and critical essays.

Oxford Art Online
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Comprehensive source on visual art and artists.
Oxford Music Online
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Includes the Oxford Dictionary of Music, Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Grove Music Online, and the Oxford Companion to Music.

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