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Social Sciences at UAS

The Social Sciences are the quantitative study of qualitative experiences - the scientific study of human life. UAS takes an interdisciplinary approach to these fields, and so our research guide is also organized in an interdisciplinary fashion. Most of these resources will let you search for materials in a variety of fields, or to narrow down more specifically - say, to History, or Sociology.

Social Sciences Department Homepage
The Social Sciences cover a lot of fields - check out the degree information to make sure you are on track with your studies!

Alaskan Info Guides

Alaskan Issues
This research guide is intended as a starting point for finding information related to research and study about Alaskan issues.
Alaskan History
Online guide to help UAS Alaska History students with their research needs!
Alaska Maps
We have access to a lot of maps - both physical and online - that cover Alaska by land and by sea. This guide can help you find these and other map resources!

Highlighted Guides for More Info

OneSearch By using OneSearch you can search: -Most of our library catalog, including ebook content. -Approximately 80% of the journal collection including citations, abstracts, and content from specific databases. This guide highlights some of the useful features of OneSearch!
ebooks at UAS Libraries
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A guide to electronic collections and selected devices that works can be downloaded to.
Statistics There is an abundance of statistical data available that provides information about demographics, economics, health, and more. This guide is certainly not comprehensive, but it can help you to get started with finding international, United States, and Alaska statistics.

Research Guide Credit

Many thanks to Librarian David Cox for his contributions to this research guide.