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History of Science, Technology and Medicine: Databases

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Databases provide access to high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, book chapters, dissertations and many other resources. 

These databases have been especially selected for this subject area. When carrying out your research for a piece of work, you will need to search more than one database to find all of the journal articles relevant to your topic, as each database covers different journal titles.

Database Spotlight

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History of science, technology, and medicine (EBSCO)

History of Science, Technology and Medicine reflects the influences these fields have had on society and culture throughout time, from prehistory to the present.

The database includes records of journal articles, conference proceedings, books, dissertations, serials, maps and other related materials (Provided by Publisher).

Subjects Include

  • Biological science
  • Computer and information sciences
  • Engineering
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Medicine
  • Neurosciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Physics
  • Psychiatry
  • Public health
  • Technology

Essential databases

The following are important databases for this subject area, however if you don't see what you're looking for, please go to the Database Directory for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine to browse a wider selection.

 

Key database categories

Follow the links below to browse databases for specific types of resources.

Database Directory

You can use our Database Directory to browse a broader range of databases that are relevant to the History of Science, Technology and Medicine as well as other subjects. The directory also allows you to identify databases that provide access to specific types of resources (e.g. Full Text Articles, Streaming Video, Patents, Theses and Dissertations, and much more).

Database Directory - History of Science, Technology and Medicine

 

Research at the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester's research is internationally recognised. Go to Research Explorer, Manchester's research database, to discover the breadth of research produced by staff across the University.

Browse research publications from the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (please note: whilst many of the publications listed are available to access/Open Access, some records are for forthcoming titles awaiting publication).

 

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