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Encyclopedias and More
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Oxford Reference Online100 well-known and trusted dictionaries and reference books combined into a single cross-searchable web database.
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Britannica OnlineThe electronic version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. An excellent starting point for almost any topic of research, the Britannica offers both concise descriptions, and longer, more comprehensive articles on a wide variety of topics.
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Oxford English DictionaryThe online version of the classic dictionary. An unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past. It traces the usage of words through 2.5 million quotations from a wide range of international English language sources, from classic literature and specialist periodicals to film scripts and cook books.
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A Dictionary of BuddhismFeatures broad-ranging entries on the history and doctrines of the major Buddhist schools, information on the spread of Buddhism in Asia and the West...
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A Dictionary of Asian MythologyFeatures stories of revered deities, sacred places, key events and epics, with many recurring themes and traditions.
Authoritative Reference Sources vs Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a great resource for getting general info about something, but because anyone can contribute or change its content it is considered unreliable. College faculty typically do not consider Wikipedia a credible information source.
Instead, use the library's print or electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries, or other reference books to backup the basic information of your research paper. These resources have gone through an editorial process to check for accuracy. To the right and below are some resources that may be of use.
Reference Books
Below are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.
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Encyclopedia of ReligionCall Number: HAT Reference BL31 .E46 2005ISBN: 002865739XVolume 14, Pages 9860-9862, Xuanzang -
A Dictionary of Asian MythologyCall Number: HAT Reference BL1005 .L46 2001ISBN: 0195120523Publication Date: 2001Pages 120-121, Monkey -
Encyclopedia of BuddhismCall Number: HAT Reference BQ128 .E62 2004ISBN: 0028657187Volume 2, Pages 775-777, Silk Road -
A Dictionary of BuddhismCall Number: HAT Reference BQ130 .K46 2003ISBN: 0198605609Publication Date: 2003Page 111, Hsüan-tsang, -
New Dictionary of the History of IdeasCall Number: HAT Reference CB9 .N49 2005ISBN: 0684313774Publication Date: 2004Volume 1, Pages 242-248, Buddhism -
Berkshire Encyclopedia of World HistoryCall Number: HAT Reference D23 .B45 2005ISBN: 0974309109Publication Date: 2005Volume 4, Pages 1709-1715, Silk Road -
Medieval Islamic CivilizationCall Number: HAT Reference DS36.85 .M434 2006ISBN: 0415966914Publication Date: 2005Volume 2, pages 745-749, Silk Road -
Encyclopedia of ChinaCall Number: HAT Reference DS705 .P47 1999ISBN: 0816026939Publication Date: 1998Pages 590-591, Xuanzang -
Berkshire Encyclopedia of ChinaCall Number: HAT Reference DS735.A2 B47 2009ISBN: 0977015947Publication Date: 2008Volume 5, Pages 2534-2535, Xuanzang -
International Encyclopedia of Dance
Call Number: HAT Reference GV1585 .I586 1998ISBN: 019509462XPublication Date: 1998Volume 2, pages 127-138, China, An Overview (esp p. 133) -
Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: East AsiaCall Number: HAT Reference ML100 .G16 1997ISBN: 0824060415Publication Date: 2001Volume 7, Pages 303-310, Cantonese Opera, (esp. page 308) -
The Indiana Companion to Traditional Chinese Literature by
Call Number: HAT Reference PL2264 .I53ISBN: 0253329833Publication Date: 1986-03-01Pages 413-418, Hsi-yu chi (The Journey to the West) -
Encyclopedia of Chinese FilmCall Number: HAT Reference PN1993.5.C4 Z53 1998ISBN: 0415151686Publication Date: 1999Page 267, Princess Iron Fan -
The Encyclopedia of FantasyCall Number: HAT Reference PN3435 .E53 1997ISBN: 0312145942Publication Date: 1997Page 653, Monkey -
Greenwood Encyclopedia of Multiethnic American LiteratureCall Number: HAT Reference PS153.M56 G74 2005ISBN: 031333059XPublication Date: 2005Volume 3, pages 12561-1256, Kingston, Maxine Hong
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