LibGuides: ENG 1061/1070 English Composition/Effective Speaking: Concept paper

Castleton OneSearch

Read All About It: Cultural and Natural Histories

A list of books in the Castleton library, many of which would be excellent sources for "explain a concept" research

Cultural and natural histories Books on the history of one thing, some of them concepts.

Some examples of these books:

Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Politics Book From ancient and medieval philosophers such as Confucius and Thomas Aquinas, to revolutionary thought leaders such as Thomas Jefferson and Leon Trotsky, to the voices who have shaped modern politics today -- Mao Zedong, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, and more -- The Politics Book clearly and simply explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought. With easy-to-follow graphics, succinct quotations, and accessible text, The Politics Book is an essential reference for students and anyone wondering how politics works.
Key Concepts in Education
100 Ideas That Changed Art
50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know
The fundamental biological processes that are essential to all life on earth, beginning with innovations unique to animals and moving through to genetics, cells, tissues and, finally, the nature of groups of organisms.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
In-depth reports on hot topics and newsworthy issues.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
Pro/con viewpoints, articles, audio and video on hot topics and social issues.
Science in Context This link opens in a new window
Background information on science topics.
Health and Wellness (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Consumer health information from encyclopedias, directories, drug handbooks, and articles in medical and consumer magazines and journals. Formerly Health and Wellness Resource Center.

1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think
Call Number: REF 153.42 On2
Click on the title to access a preview which includes portions of a list of the contents to browse, and some content.