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Specialized Encyclopedias

Specialized Encyclopedias for Background Information

Specialized encyclopedias are excellent sources of background information to get into a topic. While Wikipedia covers a wide range of topics and the content receives some reviewing or 'vetting' by expert editors and the general public, additional sources of information are recommended to ensure multiple information sources from different perspectives.

Here are some popular ones to get you started:

Humanities & Social Sciences

Creative Arts

Health Sciences

Literature

Sciences