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An online collection of subject specific encyclopedias from the scholarly publisher Sage.
Topical areas include Aging & Gerontology, Criminology & Criminal Justice, and Gender & Sexuality Studies.

"Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research." Samples of relevant titles are listed below.

"This series explores controversial topics in science and technology by featuring informative essays, both pro and con, on the major theories, ethical questions and commercial applications of science from all disciplines. 3 volumes."

"A six-volume survey of the history of Western thought and culture, presented through 700 alphabetically arranged entries. Each entry explores the origin, cultural interpretations, and historical themes of such subjects as beauty, love, feminism, diversity, and social capital, among many others."

"Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics, players, and layers of current affairs."

"Covering a wealth of topics on the ethics of health professions, animal research, population control and the environment, the set helps researchers to consider the impact of new scientific knowledge and its potential to harm or benefit present and future generations."

"This 2-volume set provides comprehensive information on regulation and policy issues."

"Includes articles specific to countries and to religious traditions, examining the history of family life within these cultures and discussing how families have been affected by political and social change."

"An interdisciplinary source that addresses not only law but also sociology, psychology, history and economics. Entries vary widely from abortion to rape and from family violence to wiretapping, offering a mirror of issues dominating today's headlines. ...[It] includes new essays on topics such as stalking, hate crimes, and HIV."

The online version of the complete Encyclopedia Britannica.