Encyclopedia of peer-reviewed entries written by experts in the field. Still a work-in-progress.
Data on the occurrence and effects of mass disasters in the world from 1900 to present. Includes country-level data on deaths, number of people injured or affected, and economic impact. Free registration required.
An abridged translation of a Persian encyclopedia that is one of the most comprehensive sources on Islam and the Muslim world. Particularly strong in coverage of Shiʿi Islam. Still a work-in-progress; not many volumes of the translation have been completed yet.
Second edition (2007) of a scholarly encyclopedia covering Jewish history and culture from the time of the Second Temple to the present.
Online encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion, including an image gallery and genealogy tables.
Reference work covering all aspects of adult development and aging.
Encyclopedia covering the history, politics, and culture of African countries.
Location: Skillman Ref; Call #: HN57 .E58 1992
Scholarly essays with annotated bibliographies surveying American social history. Topics include: periods of social change; processes of social change; ethnic and racial subcultures; regionalism and regional subcultures; space and place; patterns of everyday life; work and labor; popular culture and recreation; family history; social problems; science and technology; and education.
Encyclopedia covering Christianity through its 2000-year history within a global context. Originally published 1999-2005.