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Selected New Reference Books
January 2005
 Bibliography
of Native American Bibliographies
Compiled by Phillip M. White
Olin Library Reference Z1209.2
.N67 W55 2004
"This book serves as the first and only master listing
of bibliographies in the field of American Indian studies. It includes
all significant bibliographies, in print and online, concerning Native
Americans in the United States and Canada from the earliest times through
2003. This unique book is a timeless resource for all levels of Native
American research.
Over 800 bibliographies on American Indians of the United States and
Canada are described under categories by tribes and topics. Descriptive
and critical annotations are provided for each bibliography. An index
leads researchers to specific subjects, alternate tribal names, and authors."
--From the publisher's website (http://www.greenwood.com)
 Encyclopedia
of Religion, Second Edition
Lindsay Jones, editor in chief.
Olin Library Reference BL31
.E57 2005
"This second edition, which is intended
to reflect both changes in academia and in the world since 1987, includes
almost all of the 2,750 original entries -- many heavily updated -- as
well as approximately 600 entirely new articles. Preserving the best of
Eliade's cross-cultural approach, while emphasizing religion's role within
everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture, this
new edition is the definitive work in the field for the 21st century.
An international team of scholars and contributors have reviewed, revised
and added to every word of the classic work, making it relevant to the
questions and interests of all researchers. " --From the publisher's
website (http://www.galegroup.com)
 Oxford
Dictionary of National Biography
Edited by H.C.G Matthew and Brian Harrison.
Olin Library Reference DA28
.D4 O95 2004
Researched at the University of Oxford and
funded by both the British Academy and Oxford University Press, this 60
volume set is the achievement of a worldwide community of over 10,000
contributors and advisers. Its aim is to present concise and readable
articles on noteworthy peoples of the British Isles and their connections
overseas, from the earliest times to the end of the year 2000. No living
person is included: the Dictionary's articles are confined to
people who died before December 31, 2000. Coverage includes people who
were born and lived in the British Isles, people from the British Isles
who achieved recognition in other countries, people who lived in territories
formerly connected to the British Isles at a time when they were in contact
with British rule, and people born elsewhere who settled in the British
Isles for significant periods or whose visits enabled them to leave a
mark on British life.
This revised DNB comprises over
50,000 articles, more than 13,000 of which are newly selected from a range
of historical periods. Seventy percent of the original 36,000 articles
are completely new and 30% are heavily revised. Thousands more articles
on women are included and more than 10,000 illustrations are complied
in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery in London.
This title is
also available online
via the Library Catalog. Why have both? First, there is the work itself.
The DNB is considered by many to be the first point of reference
for the exploration of the lives of the peoples of the British Isles and
their connections overseas. Refreshed and greatly extended, it "redefines
a shared historical and cultural landscape for all those who provide access
to research resources, as well as for researchers themselves, in practically
any discipline."
Second, the DNB is one of the most
famous books in English. The publisher anticipates the new paper copy
of the DNB will take its place as a modern classic: it will remain
in permanent archives, impervious to technical change, and be seen as
a historical landmark for the next hundred years.
Finally, the online version compliments
the printed book. While the online edition makes remote access possible
and features web-based searching and navigation, many readers still prefer
to read longer articles in a printed book, especially when the biographies
have the literary quality that has always been a hallmark of the DNB.
Owning the Oxford DNB in print and online provides researchers
with an opportunity to engage its content through one's own preferred
medium.
 New Dictionary of the History of Ideas
Maryanne Cline Horowitz, editor in chief.
Olin Library Reference CB9 .N49 2005 +
"The publication of the New Dictionary of the History of Ideas marks the return of a reference work that is an essential tool to make the often
complex history of "what we think" accessible to students and general readers. The original 1974 Dictionary of the History of Ideas has long been admired as a landmark document encapsulating the thinking of an era. This thoroughly re-envisioned New Dictionary of the History of Ideas
brings fresh intelligence and a global perspective to bear on timeless questions about the individual and society. A distinguished team of international scholars explore new thinking in areas previously covered(communism, linguistics, physics) and present cross-cultural perspectives
on more recent topics such as postmodernism, deconstruction and post-colonialism. " --From the publisher's website (http://www.galegroup.com)
An alphabetically-arranged list of articles includes entries such as Africa, The body, Bushido, Cinema, The city, Common Sense, Evil, Family, Friendship, Islam, Jihad,
Mohism, The Nude, Orthopraxy, Reading, Sport, Terror, Time, Truth, Wealth, and Yoga; most with bibliographies.
This six-volume set also includes a substantial essay on the historiographical method applied to the survey of entries listed with an 8-page bibliography divided by region and period, over 750 in-depth articles, 450 black and white illustrations, research guides in each volume, over a dozen visual essays, and a glossary of philosophical terms.
 Encyclopedia of Urban Cultures: Cites and Cultures Around the World
Edited by Melvin Ember and Carol R. Ember
Uris Library Reference HT108.5 .E53 2002
Published under the auspices of the Human Relations Area Files at Yale University, this 4 volume set brings together a mix of demographic, historical, social, economic, political, and cultural information on over 240 cities worldwide. It includes discussions of ethnic and class diversity, cuisine, costume, family, work, transportation, social issues, sport, arts, and recreation. The city articles follow a consistent format and contain sections on Orientation (location, population, major languages), History (origin and migration), Infrastructure (public works, politics, education, and transportation), Cultural and Social Life (food, dress, commerce, art), and a bibliography including online sources. Volume 1 contains a list of entries and a section of 16 thematic articles such as "Urbanization in the Middle East", "Health and Disease in Urban Areas", and more.
Last updated January 25, 2005.
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