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Examples of helpful reference sources
Encyclopedia of American Environmental History by Call Number: REF GE150 .E53 2011 & ONLINEPublication Date: 2010-11-01Availability and more information from Catalyst...
-Eight overview essays
-350 entries on a wide range of people, places, & concepts
-Four volumes
A Companion to American Environmental History by Call Number: REF GE195 .C655 2010 and OnlineISBN: 9781405156653Publication Date: 2010-05-18Availability and more information from Catalyst...
-"State of the field" essays
-Substantial references
U. S. Environmental Policy and Politics by Call Number: Carleton Reference GE180 .U185 2010ISBN: 9781604264753Publication Date: 2010Catalyst record
Illustrates the many ways throughout American history in which environmental concerns have intersected with issues of energy production and consumption, government regulation, private property rights, economic growth, and lifestyle choices.
Vetting scholarship
In order to learn how well (or poorly) received a book or article was in the field, read reviews! You can also use reviews to discover new scholarship in the field. They can also point you at similar (or better) books or articles.
HINT: add the key words "review" or "review article" to your Catalyst search.
- American Historical ReviewThe official journal from the American Historical Association, published by Oxford University Press. Includes book reviews.
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Articles in this collection offer comprehensive summaries of the state of research on topics from many disciplines in the sciences and social sciences, including Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science. Covers 1997 - current.
