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Humanities & Social Sciences Resource Guide

There are many options for finding resources from the humanities and social sciences, both within St George's and beyond. This guide outlines key resources and how to access them.

Oxford Reference

Reference - Read Liverpool

What is it?

Oxford Reference provides access to dictionaries, companion texts and encylopedias from 25 different disciplines, including the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Where can I access it?

Oxford Reference is available to St George's students, St George's staff and NHS staff:

Onsite access

St George's students and staff offsite access

NHS staff access

Why use it?

Oxford Reference provides dictionaries and encyclopedias from many disciplines. It can be used to quickly find an authoritative definition and history of key concepts in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Most entries also include further reading lists for those looking for more detail.

How do I use it?

There are a few ways to use Oxford Reference:

  • By subject type: use the "Subject" menu to locate reference texts from specific disciplines.
  • By book: search for a specific book within the Oxford Reference collection.
  • By entry: search for individual entries in books from the Oxford Reference collection.

Limitations and Notes

  • A handful of texts are not available through St George's
  • Entries provide authoritative definitions, but should be evaluated critically as with all information. If possible, follow the further reading lists to gain a full understanding of topics covered.