Explore subject-specific databases
In addition to the general, multi-disciplinary databases listed in the "Get Started" section, explore subject-specific databases to deepen your understanding of the existing literature. Some of the most relevant resources in areas of social and urban policy are:
- Urban Studies Abstracts (Harvard Login)Interdisciplinary database covering research literature in urban sociology, community development, urban planning, urban history, and related fields.
- ProQuest Sociological Abstracts (Harvard Login)A core resource for researchers, professionals and students in sociology, social planning and policy and related disciplines.
- Applied Social Sciences Indexes and Abstracts (ASSIA) (Harvard Login)Indexes articles on social policy broadly speaking, including social services, health, psychology, sociology, economics, politics, race relations, and education.
- Social Services Abstracts (Harvard Login)Covers research in the areas of social work and human services, as well as related fields including social welfare, social policy, and community development.
- 3-in-1 Search: Education (Harvard Login)Allows you to search three education-related databases (ERIC, Education Abstracts, and Academic Search Premier) for articles on all aspects of education, including education policy and management.
- Race Relations Abstracts (Harvard Login)Includes abstracts (and select full text) of articles, book chapters, and books on race relations, ethnicity, immigration, etc., primarily in the United States.
Use subject-specific research guides
Also take a look at our subject-specific research guides, curated by HKS librarians or their colleagues at other Harvard schools.