ProQuest Dissertations and Theses

Full text of most UNLV theses and dissertations are available from 1996 to the present. Full text from all other institutions available are from 1997 to the present.  Copies of many older dissertations can be ordered for a fee.

Note that most UNLV architecture related dissertations will be listed in Proquest but will also be cataloged in the UNLV Library Catalog. Follow these subject headings to view many of the dissertations available in the Architecture Studies Library:

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas. School of Architecture -- Dissertations
• University Of Nevada Las Vegas College Of Fine Arts School Of Architecture Dissertations
• University Of Nevada Las Vegas College Of Architecture Construction Management And Planning Dissertations
• University Of Nevada Las Vegas Dept Of Sociology Dissertations

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Where is it :

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Quick link:

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