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Biography In Context (Gale)
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Description:
A comprehensive database of biographical information on over 480,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Over 160,000 new biographies added with interface change in Fall 2010.
Coverage:
1927 - present
Resource Type:
Full Text Collection
Location:
Campus/Remote
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Daily
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JMU
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Unrestricted
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Yes
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Types of information you can find with this resource:
Biography
Subjects covered by this resource:
A - Z (Index)
Africana Studies
Biographies
English
Film Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, & Cultures
History
Journalism
Literature & Womens Studies
Media Arts & Design
Philosophy and Religion
Political Science
Television & Radio
Theater and Dance
Womens Studies
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