Databases for History of Science, Technology and Medicine
The Database for History of Science, Technology and Medicine is composed of four different sources. The four components are listed below. ASU has full-text access to the first two. The latter two are indexes; however, the articles can be ordered through Interlibrary Loan.
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IsisFeatures scholarly articles, research notes and commentary on the history of science, medicine, and technology, and their cultural influences dating from 1912 to present. (full-text access through ASU)
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Current Bibliography in the History of TechnologyTechnology and Culture, founded in 1959, is the official journal of the Society for the History of Technology. (full-text access through ASU - click Search Journal)
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Bibliografia Italiana di Storia della ScienzaThis database is an index. Articles can be acquired at no cost to ASU Affiliates through Interlibrary Loan (http://lib.asu.edu/ill). The text is in Italian; however, you can put the text through Google Translate to read it in English.
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Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of MedicineThere are many full-text and open access materials available. ASU affiliates can use Interlibrary Loan to request full-text articles at no cost.
Additional Recommended Databases
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British Journal for the History of ScienceThe British Journal for the History of Science (BJHS) publishes scholarly papers and review articles on all aspects of the history of science.
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Circumscribere: International Journal for the History of ScienceCircumscribere (International Journal for the History of Science) is an international online peer-reviewed journal edited by Center Simão Mathias for Studies in the History of Science.
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Google ScholarA general purpose search of scholarly articles, books and presentations.
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History of Science"A review of literature and research in the history of science, medicine and technology in its intellectual and social context."
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Medical HistoryUse the advanced search and enter Medical History as the journal to search within the journal.
Citation Managers
There are a variety of tools that you can use to manage your citations! Take a look at these resources and determine which one best fits your needs.
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EndNote WebUse the Web of Science link to get into MyEndNote web. Available only to current ASU Affiliates. Create a ISI Web of Knowledge account to access MyEndNote Web. Use the Cite-While-You-Write plug in to create in text citations in Word.
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MendeleyFree reference manager and academic social network. Mendeley is web-based and also has downloadable software to use on your computer for additional features.
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RefWorksA citation manager provided by ASU Library for students, faculty and staff. You will be able to keep and use your account after you graduate.
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ZoteroEspecially useful for Firefox users. Zotero is a free tool you can use to manage your citations. Use Word Processor Integration plugins for Word and Open Office for in-text citations and bibliography formatting.
