One key to success in finding scholarly literature is using scholarly words in your database searches. To expand your vocabulary on your topic, start here:
Similar to Sage Reference Online, Oxford offers dictionary definitions, encyclopedia articles, and other brief information.
Oxford Reference Online consists of a wealth of facts, figures, definitions, and translations found in dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press.
List of books (and other items) owned by Penn State.
This is the online catalog of materials owned by Penn State Libraries. All formats (books, journals, audiovisuals, maps, recordings, etc.) are included. Circulation status for individual items is also provided. Coverage: Presently contains about 7 million records. Updates: Continuous up-to-the-minute as new records are added.