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• The Statesman’s Yearbook.
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DICTIONARY OF ECONOMICS The New Palgrave
The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics is a unique and encyclopaedic site offering over 2,000 peer reviewed articles on contemporary economics. The extensive range of content is updated quarterly and encompasses theory, methodology, empirical work, commentary and biographical analyses. An unrivalled resource for a new generation of economists. Subscribers can also access The Dictionary of Economics Online Archive which includes all 1,919 articles from the classic 1987 edition offering the opportunity to see how the field has changed.
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THE STATESMAN’S YEARBOOK The Statesman’s Yearbook features extensive updated profiles on every country in the world. Each profile includes a concise geographic, historic, economic, political, social and cultural overview of the country together with essential statistics. At a time when opinion and propaganda can be overwhelming, The Statesman’s Yearbook remains the first point of reference for reliable, concise information on any country in the world.
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www.statesmansyearbook.com Perpetual access to The Statesman’s Yearbook Archive is available via Palgrave Connect. Access is also available via an online annual subscription alongside the current content.
WORLD HIGHER EDUCATION DATABASE ONLINE
The World Higher Education Database Online is the most authoritative, comprehensive and up-to-date collection of information on higher education institutions and systems worldwide. It provides a fully cross-referenced and searchable database featuring information on over 17,000 institutions in more than 180 countries. Detailed information on the higher education system of every country with institutions offering at least a postgraduate degree or a four-year professional diploma is also included.
What are the benefits? ü Consistent information for almost all countries and institutions so comparisons can be made with ease ü Ability to filter search results using the following criteria: level of education, fields of study, region and country in the advanced search ü One-stop resource for focused information of everything a user needs to know about higher education in every country: structure, history, contact information, admissions, qualifications, staff, student statistics and fees ü Direct links to websites and emails for each institution ü Data supplied by authoritative sources ü Ability to export up to 250 institution addresses
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THE SOCIAL WORK TOOLKIT
skills4studycampus is a fully interactive e-learning resource designed to help students develop their study skills and is based on the work of bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Modules cover getting ready for academic study, writing, reading, critical thinking, referencing, exams, groupwork, presentations, employability, personal development, projects, dissertations and confidence with numbers.
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