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See JMU Librarians' top recommendations for finding Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Almanacs [more info]

American Decades (Gale)

Online reference book chronicles American events, people, and places for each decade. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote

Attacks on the Press

Attacks on the Press is an annual survey by the Committee to Protect Journalists. It recounts incidences around the world where journalists were attacked, killed, or imprisoned. [more info]
Location: Carrier Stacks, PN4751 .A88

BBC Academy - College of Journalism

BBC Academy (BBC CoJo) is an online journalism resource with articles, videos, and discussions about ethics, values, laws, and skill sets in the world of journalism. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote

Blackwell Reference Online - Communication & Media Studies (Blackwell)

A collection of full-text reference books on communication and media studies. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote

Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media (SAGE)

This encyclopedia presents state-of-the-art research and ready-to-use facts on the media's interaction with children and adolescents... [more info]
Location: Internet

Encyclopedia of Journalism (SAGE)

Comprehensive analysis of all aspects of journalism. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote

Encyclopedia of New Media (SAGE)

This encyclopedia includes such topics as broadband, content filtering, cyberculture, cyberethics, digital divide, freenet, MP3, privacy, telemedicine, viruses, and wireless networks. [more info]
Location: Internet

Encyclopedia of Public Relations (SAGE)

Entries describing the theory, practice and development of public relations. [more info]
Location: Internet

History of the American Cinema (Gale)

Extensive chronological encyclopedia about the history of film in America.
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Location: Campus/Remote

International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers (Gale)

Substantive entries about films and those associated with films. Includes lists of articles and books for further reading. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote

Sage Knowledge

Access full-text encyclopedias on subjects ranging from African American Studies to Sociology. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote, AE5.S244

Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film (Gale)

This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive introduction to film and film studies, covering such aspects as production, national traditions, studios, genres, critical theory and film history. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote

West's Encyclopedia of American Law (Gale)

Excellent legal resource for non-attorneys. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote

World Press Encyclopedia (Gale)

Comprehensive survey of press and electronic media for nearly 200 countries. Excellent source for censorship issues throughout the world. [more info]
Location: Campus/Remote

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