Online Catalogue | Economics
Publisher: The EconomistA dry title for a fascinating thought provoking weekly online publication - a great resource for schools. "But The Economist is all about economics" No it's not. The Economist covers politics, business, culture, science and much much more. It takes the important topics shaping our world and writes about them in ways that are distinctive and clear.Some recent articles:- What to do about Britain's house prices- If the French ran America- Europe's insane climate policies- A brief history of hotels - The rise of mixed race Britain- Crackdown in Ukraine- China's film industryA subscription to economist.com gives your school IP Address access to:- the full text of The Economist each week (51 issues) - 24 hours ahead of the printed version- easy searching across an archive of information that goes back to 1997 - unlimited user access for your students and teachers to the must-read weekly newspaper - access to BLOGS, with the ability to comment and 'interact' with other readers - access to The Economist multimedia library including video interviews of top executives and worldwide leaders- the online site includes more content than the printed editionLook at this list of topics - they have all been covered by The Economist:- Globalisation versus localism- China's space programme- Why multinationals are like drug dealers- What currency speculators can learn from the price of a Big Mac?- Bacteria that make you fat- Dead celebrities including junkies, astronauts and Playboy bunniesAccess only available via IP Address.Format: OnlineKey stage: 3, 4, 5Age range: 13-16+
Publisher: Oxford University PressOxford Handbooks Online brings together the world's leading scholars to write review essays that evaluate the current thinking on a field or topic, and make an original argument about the future direction of the debate. The Oxford Handbooks are one of the most successful and cited series within scholarly publishing, containing in-depth, high-level articles by scholars at the top of their field and for the first time, the entire collection of work across 14 subject areas is available here:Archaeology, Business & Management, Classical Studies, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Economics and Finance, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion. Features:Discover classic works of scholarship, together with newly-published works, across 14 subject areas Jumpstart research with authoritative guides to the scholarship that defines the field Expand research in cutting-edge topics with online-first and online-only scholarly review articles commissioned by an Editor in Chief and Board of subject expertsOxford Scholarship subscribers can link from Oxford Handbooks Online. IP Address access only. Bundle deals also available on whole range of Oxford Schools Online titles - please contact us for details. Authority wide pricing, and free trials available, please contact us for details.. Prices increase on 1st April each year. FREE TRIAL: this database is available on 30 day FREE TRIAL, simply click on the Free Trial option below and ensure you include your email address on the order form.Format: Online Key stage: 4, 5Age range: 14-16+
Publisher: Oxford University PressOxford is building dynamic range of digital encyclopedia in over 20 disciplines that will be continuously updated by the world's leading scholars, scientists, and researchers. With expert editors and peer-reviews, the ORE Project will combine the discoverability of digital with the standards of academic publishing. Each Oxford Research Encyclopedia will launch with between 200 and 400 long-form overview articles (equivalent to 2-4 million words, or a print encyclopedia with 5-11 volumes). They address both foundational and cutting-edge ideas, and inform your users' academic research, no matter their chosen topic or level of expertise.Features:User-Friendly & Accessible - the online platform makes qualified research easier than everAuthoritative Resources - all ORE articles are written by certified experts of the topicOngoing Article Updates - reference articles are monitored by experts to ensure fresh and timely updates reflect new insightsOxford Validated - all articles have been vetted and approved by editors at Oxford University Press.ORE Disciplines available for Subscription now:American History, Classical Dictionary, Climate Science, Communication, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Encyclopedia of Social Work, Environmental Science, International Studies, Latin American History, Linguistics, Literature, Politics, ReligionORE Disciplines in Development (access to these subjects is free whilst still in development):African History, Asian History, Business & Management, Economics & Finance, Education, Global Public Health, Natural Hazard Science, Neuroscience, Planetary Science, Psychology. Prices increase on 1st April each year. Annual subscriptions provide unlimited user access throughout the school. IP Address access only. FREE TRIAL: this database is available on 30 day FREE TRIAL, simply click on the Free Trial option below and ensure you include your email address on the order form, together with subjects required for trial.10% discount available for orders of 4 or more titles.Format: Online Key stage: 3, 4Age range: 11-16+
Publisher: Oxford University PressCombines excellence with innovation, a unique and invaluable tool for both teaching and research. The most important scholarly books that Oxford University Press publishers in the humanities and social sciences are now accessible online for a one-time purchase fee or by annual subscription. The following subject modules are available: Biology, Business & Management, Classical Studies, Economics & Finance, History, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Music. Special features make research easier and results more relevant. Oxford has commissioned keywords, book and chapter abstract for each work. Vast majority are written by the original author, alongside journal abstracts through a variety of online services. Reference linking from bibliographies and footnotes to available online content, such as journals from wide range of publishers, helps scholars and students discover new resources. Classic works of scholarship and newly published works are more accessible than ever before, making this a unique and invaluable research tool for scholars and students. Includes: full text of 1000+ carefully selected titles, 250,000+ book pages, 100+ million words, with at least 200 new books added each year. Each book has to be approved by a board of leading academics from Oxford University. Bundle deals also available on whole range of Oxford Schools Online titles - please contact us for details. Authority wide pricing, and free trials available, please contact us for details.. Prices increase on 1st April each year. IP Address access only. FREE TRIAL: this database is available on 30 day FREE TRIAL, simply click on the Free Trial option below and ensure you include your email address on the order form.Format: Online Key stage: 4Age range: 14-16+
Publisher: Oxford University PressThe perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly ... Launched by Oxford University Pressin 1995, Very Short Introductions offer concise introductions to a diverse range of subject areas from Climate to Consciousness, Game Theory to Ancient Warfare, Economics to Documentary Film - now available Online. All titles provide intelligent and serious introductions, written by experts in the field who combine facts, analysis, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make challenging topics highly readable. Brilliant. Sharp. Inspiring. Over 370 Very Short Introductions are now available as an online resource offering scholars and students OUP's premier publishing series in an easily discoverable, fully cross searchable, and highly accessible format. Titles can now be found directly alongside reference, biography, bibliography,monograph, dictionary, scholarly, and journal content, making them a more integrated and accessible part of digital research journeys than ever before. Inspiring services for Librarians. Very Short Introductions cover the following subject areas:- Arts & Humanities including: History, Literature, Philosopy, Religion, Music- Science & Mathematics including: Physics, Psychology- Social Science including: Politics- Law- Medicine & HealthBrilliant benefits for all kinds of users. Whether you are a researcher, lecturer, student, or just avidly curious, Very Short Introductions allow you to discover a new topic or subject through an intelligent and serious introduction written by authors who are experts in their field. Regularly updated with the newest titles, this online resource can benefit your work and research. Includes Reading Guides and Videos.Benefits for students: Consider study options, embark on a new module, topic, or essay, or revise a particular topic or subject. Use comprehensive interlinking with other Oxford online resources, enhancing journeys fromintroductory material to advanced content. Remotely access the resource from anywhere and at any time-read and research on-the-go.Contact us for the full title list - titles are added monthly.Bundle deals also available on whole range of Oxford Schools Online titles - please contact us for details. Prices increase on 1st April each year. Annual subscriptions provide unlimited user access throughout the school. IP Address access only. FREE TRIAL: this database is available on 30 day FREE TRIAL, simply click on the Free Trial option below and ensure you include your email address on the order form, together with subjects required for trial.Format: Online Key stage: 3, 4Age range: 11-16+
