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International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Contains signed, scholarly entries on a wide range of subjects in psychology, sociology, anthropology, sexuality, media, education, age, adolescence, race, demography, and much more.

Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice by Gary L. Anderson (Editor); Kathryn G. Herr (Editor)
Publication Date: 2007-04-13

Available online. "This three-volume Encyclopedia is designed for readers to understand the topics, concepts, and ideas that motivate and shape the fields of activism, civil engagement, and social justice..."

Labor & Employment Practice Center (Bloomberg Law)
Bloomberg BNA Labor & Employment Law Resource Center is a searchable database which provides access to various types of legal information about labor issues in the United States.

Human Resources (Bloomberg Law)
Starting point for HR practitioners. HR policies, laws and regulations. Practical guidance and tools, surveys and reports. Tabs across top include United States, International, Payroll, and News.

MSCI ESG Direct
A comprehensive research database, measuring the environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of corporations. The web-based database contains ESG and controversial business involvement research on more than 4,000 companies in 50+ global markets. The database provides over 200 ESG indicators and over 2,000 ESG points. It provides continuous global coverage for involvement in controversial lines of business, such as nuclear power, tobacco, and weapons. Previously known as ESG Manager on Campus.

20 Leading Occupations of Employed Women
Calculated by the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, see current and archived issues. Nontraditional occupations are also highlighted separately.