Research Guides: German Cinema: Historical, Cultural, Political, Sociological Sources

Historical, Cultural, Political, Sociological Sources

These databases will help you find journal articles and other sources that provide historical, cultural, political, and sociological contexts in which films are produced, shown, and received by audiences and critics.

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Multi-disciplinary database providing indexing, abstracts, and selected full text for peer reviewed/scholarly articles, magazines, trade publications, and newspapers in all fields.
Gender Studies Database This link opens in a new window
Indexes scholarly, popular, and internet publications, providing interdisciplinary coverage of gender-related topics, including women's studies, men's studies, ethnic studies, health issues, and sexual diversity.
Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Index to scholarly articles covering world history (with the exception of the US and Canada) from 1450 to the present
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Online archive of peer reviewed/scholarly journals in all disciplines.
LGBT+ source This link opens in a new window
Covers the world's literature regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Transsexual issues.
Comprehensive coverage includes traditional academic, lifestyle, and regional publications, as well as non-periodical content such as non-fiction books, bibliographies and dissertations. Disciplines include athletics, health, law, sociology, family, religion, civil liberties, employment and entertainment.
Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Research in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences.
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Indexes scholarly journals in political science and its complementary fields, including international relations, law, and public administration / policy.

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