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Half the Sky

Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof; Sheryl WuDunn
Call Number: HQ1236.5.D44 K75 2009
ISBN: 9780307387097
Publication Date: 2010-06-01

CQ Global Reseacher Reports

In-depth reports on global issues

Best Resources for Researching Issues in Half the Sky

The following library databases provide up-to-date articles, reports, etc. on various issues discussed in Half the Sky, such as: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), HIV/AIDS, Human Trafficking, Honor Killings, Maternal Health, Women's Rights, and Gender Violence.

GenderWatch This link opens in a new window
Collection of unique and diverse publications that focus on how gender impacts a broad spectrum of subject areas.

With archival material dating back to 1970, GenderWatch is a repository of an important historical perspectives.; Full-text; 1970 - present
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary resource containing a large number of peer-reviewed journals.

This is good place to start for most topics, including all sciences, religion, law, history, psychology, political science, criminal justice, literature, current events, sociology and communications.
Abstracts and full-text for most journal articles; Varies by title many from 1980s-present
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
In-depth reports and background information on major current topics and policy issues.

Covering such topics as: social programs, health, social trends, criminal justice, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Complete summaries, pros and cons, bibliographies and background information are included in each report.; Full-text reports; charts; 1923 - present

Web Sites

Women of the World Foundation
The Women in the World Foundation is a powerful, new initiative dedicated to highlighting and driving solutions for advancing women and girls. Building on the success of the Women in the World summits and harnessing the journalistic power of Newsweek & The Daily Beast, the Foundation will serve as a resource to all who seek to learn about and engage on the issues facing women and girls.