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Test Center

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, April 16, 2013

Although not as inevitable as death and taxes, most of us will have to take a standardized test at some point in our lives, either for educational assessment or for employment.

Social Science Department, Tests

Unlimited use in-demand classics!

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, March 07, 2013

Have you found yourself in need of a quote from one of the foundational works in the social sciences, philosophy or religion? No circulating copies available at LAPL? Don't give up! Consider using a digital resource (in PDF, HTML and other formats) from one of these websites:

Social Science Department, e-media

Election Folders- Just like Grandma’s Scrapbook

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, February 14, 2013

In November 2012, the people of the United States of America elected Barack Obama to his second term as president. On March 5, 2013, the city of Los Angeles will start the process of electing a new mayor when it holds its primary nominating election. Also, up for grabs this 2013 elec

Elections, Social Science Department

Book Display: Philosophy of Feminism

Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Central Library, January 31, 2013

The Social Sciences, Philosophy, and Religion department is featuring a new book display for the month of January: The Philosophy of Feminism.

Social Science Department, Feminism, Book Display

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