Dec 3, 2013
Gale Database Subscriptions
NU Library is happy to offer access to two Gale
databases to its patrons. Both can be accessed at the following URL: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/123na
Gale
Global Issues in Context
Global
Issues in Context offers international viewpoints on a broad spectrum of
global issues, topics, and current events. Featured are hundreds of
continuously updated issue and country portals that bring together a variety of
specially selected, highly relevant sources for analysis of social, political,
military, economic, environmental, health, and cultural issues. Each of these
gateway pages includes an overview, unique "perspectives" articles
written by local experts, reference, periodical, primary source and statistical
information. Rich multimedia - including podcasts, video, and interactive graphs
- enhance each portal.
Gale
Opposing Viewpoints In Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is a database that presents opposing views and opinions
on hundreds of today's hottest social issues, from e-waste to war conflicts to
healthcare. Drawing on the acclaimed Greenhaven Press series, the new solution
features continuously updated viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text
magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents,
statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized
into a user-friendly portal experience.