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Essay and General Literature Index

Reference database of records contained in collections of essays and anthologies published in the United States, Great Britain, and Canada, in the humanities and social sciences.

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Time-span: 1985 - present
Subscription Type: SUBSCRIPTION
Publisher: EBSCO
Languages: English
Resource Types: Article Database
Description: The Essay and General Literature Index cites records contained in collections of essays and anthologies published in the United States, Great Britain and Canada. Topics in the humanities and social sciences are covered, including economics, political science, history, philosophy, religion, and criticism of literary works, drama, and film. Approximately 300 single and multi-authored volumes are indexed annually, along with more than 20 selected annuals and serial publications. Records do not include abstracts. (Updated annually)

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