NSW.NET - Social Science https://nswnet.net/e-resources/eresource-subjects/social-science en Informit Families & Society Collection https://nswnet.net/e-resources/informit-families-society-collection The Informit Families & Society Collection provides up-to-date research on family wellbeing and the place of families in society. The database features evidence-based information and resources for lecturers, students, researchers and professionals, in the child, family and community welfare sectors. This multi-disciplinary Collection covers a wide range of subjects including ageing, child development and psychology, family dynamics and the many social problems relating to families. This Collection offers fresh perspectives and content about 21st Century families. Mon, 02 May 2016 08:13:27 +0000 Ross.Balharrie 1630 at https://nswnet.net https://nswnet.net/e-resources/informit-families-society-collection#comments Informit Humanities and Social Sciences Collection https://nswnet.net/e-resources/informit-humanities-and-social-sciences-collection The Informit Humanities & Social Sciences Collection is Informit’s core academic research collection. This multi-disciplinary Collection provides access to fresh perspectives in the arts, communication, education, history, linguistics, politics and more. Dedicated to content from and about Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific and South East Asia, with articles by scholars worldwide, this full text database is an essential resource for students, teachers and researchers seeking a critical resource for comparative regional studies. Fri, 02 May 2014 03:31:50 +0000 Ross.Balharrie 1522 at https://nswnet.net https://nswnet.net/e-resources/informit-humanities-and-social-sciences-collection#comments World Religions Online https://nswnet.net/e-resources/world-religions-online From the beginnings of human history, societies and cultures have established themselves around religious and spiritual practices. Religion has affected decisions personal and political, local and global, and continues to play an important role in the lives of individuals and in the cultures of nations. Facts On File's World Religions Online explores religion and spirituality in an objective manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the elaborate rituals of today. Ideal for research and study in the library and classroom, this user-friendly online resource features an easy-to-navigate interface, allowing users to browse core articles by religion. Topic Centers focus on the world's major religions and traditional spiritual practices, such as Judaism and Native American religions, quickly guiding users to important topics, spiritual leaders, information on sacred texts, and holy days and festivals. A perfect starting point for research, these landing pages also feature a timeline and a fact file, as well as a video gallery, an image gallery, and a calendar of holidays and observances. Also included is information on new and alternative religions. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 06:43:34 +0000 Ross.Balharrie 1080 at https://nswnet.net https://nswnet.net/e-resources/world-religions-online#comments World Geography and Culture Online https://nswnet.net/e-resources/world-geography-and-culture-online World Geography and Culture Online enhances the study of countries, places, peoples, and geography concepts and skills. This comprehensive reference site makes it easy to study all aspects of a country, with facts at a glance and in-depth coverage through country entries, maps, flags, images, statistics, news articles, a gazetteer, and more. In addition, comprehensive entries about the U.S. states are also available. Ideal for history and geography classrooms and projects as well as for general country and U.S. state research, this online resource features an easy-to-navigate interface, search and browse tools, and tabbed search results. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 06:37:40 +0000 Ross.Balharrie 1079 at https://nswnet.net https://nswnet.net/e-resources/world-geography-and-culture-online#comments