Diversity and Culture

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African American Years: Chronologies of American History and Experience – History of African Americans from pre-colonial times to the present. May be read in Spanish, English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified) or Korean.

Countries and their Cultures – Information on cultures and countries around the world. May be read in Spanish, English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified) or Korean.

Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Transgendered History Survey of lesbian and gay history and culture in the United States. essays on specific culture groups in the United States, emphasizing religions, holidays, customs, and languages in addition to providing or Korean.

Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America - essays on specific culture groups in the United States, emphasizing religions, holidays, customs, and languages in addition to providing information on historical background and settlement patterns.

Harlem Renaissance Comprehensive overview of the events and people that comprised this period in American History. May be read in Spanish, English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified) or Korean.

Info Trac Diversity Studies Collection – Index and full-text collection of 150 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals. May be read in Spanish, English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified) or Korean.

Info Trac Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues Collection – Index and full-text collection of over 200 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals. May be read in Spanish, English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified) or Korean.

Info Trac Popular Culture Collection – Index and full-text collection of over 100 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals. May be read in Spanish, English, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified) or Korean.

Oxford African-American Studies Center – an extensive and authoritative collection of information on African Americans.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas – This landmark scholarly work offers comprehensive, reliable, and accessible information about the fastest growing minority population in the United States.

Oxford Islamic Studies Online – offers unrivaled online access to the history and culture of Islam and provides full-text access to great Oxford reference and scholarly works.

St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture – major topics in this e-book include: television, movies, theater, art, books, magazines, radio, music, sports, fashion, health, politics, trends, community life and advertising.

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