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:
- North American City Reports (HKS VPN required))Collection of policy reports issued or commissioned by cities across the U.S. You must be on the HKS VPN to gain access. Since this is a trial, we would greatly appreciate any feedback you're willing to share about this resource. Thank you in advance!
- Urban Studies Abstracts (Harvard Login)Abstracts of scholarship on urban sociology, urban history, urban planning, community development, etc.
- 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.