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Issues & Controversies in History - Facts on File
Updated and changed, this offers full reports on issues and controversies in overall history with subject index, editorial cartoons, primary documents, and pro/con issues. Formerly was Issues & Controversies in American History.

What does "peer-reviewed journal" mean?

In 3 minutes, viewers of this video will become familiar with the peer-review process and understand its significance to new knowledge production and scholarly research. Thanks to North Carolina State University Libraries.

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