Guides: PSC 248 (Adibe): Conflict, Resolution and Peace: Getting Started

Background Sources

Start your research with these featured encyclopedias to get background information on your topic, definitions of key terms, and ideas for research papers.

Oxford International Encyclopedia of Peace This link opens in a new window
Charts the interdisciplinary field of Peace Studies, offering a survey of the full range of historical, political, theoretical and philosophical issues relating to peace and conflict. Major figures are covered, as well as major events, organizations, and theories.
Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice This link opens in a new window
Covers the fields of activism, civil engagement, and social justice and includes biographies of the major thinkers and leaders who have influenced the study of activism.
Encyclopedia of Social Work This link opens in a new window
Covers a wide range of topics in the field of social work. Also contains brief biographies of key figures in the history of social work.
Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics This link opens in a new window
Entries explore the scope of ethical decision making and behaviors within the spheres of criminal justice systems, including policing, corrections, courts, forensic science, and policy analysis and research.