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Cluster 21: History of Modern Thought

Learning More about Historical Figures, Time Periods, and Concepts

Online encyclopedias provide an excellent way to to learn more about a person, time period, or concept we're studying in this course. As a UCLA student, you have access to a number of fantastic alternatives to wikipedia that can provide essential background information and give you a foundational starting point to explore a topic:

Example Searches for Key Concepts and Time Periods

Background readings on key time periods and concepts discussed in the course: