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Black Women in America

Since the first edition was published, a new generation of American black women has flourished, demanding this
landmark reference be brought up to date. Women such as Venus and Serena Williams, Condoleezza Rice, Ruth Simmons,
and Ann Fudge have become household names for their remarkable contributions to sports, politics, academia, and business.
In nearly 600 entries, Black Women in America celebrates the remarkable achievements of black women throughout
history, highlights their ongoing contributions in America today, and represents the new research the first edition
helped to generate.

Dictionary of American Family Names

A dictionary like no other, this resource documents 70,314 surnames giving their meaning, nationality,
alternate spellings, common forenames associated with them, and the frequency of each surname and forename.

Dictionary of Byzantium

With more than 5,000 entries by an international group of eminent historians, this is the standard
research tool on 1,100 years of Byzantine history.

Dictionary of the Renaissance

This dictionary provides rich detail on all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe.

Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture

This encyclopedia spans every art form, medium, and civilization of the era, tracing the development of the
art forms in Classical civilizations.

Encyclopedia of Dance

In nearly 2,000 articles written by scholars from fifty countries, the Encyclopedia covers the full spectrum
of dance-theatrical, ritual, dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance.

Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts

This reference covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western
culture. Included are hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials,
as well as concise definitions on art forms and style.

Encyclopedia of Economic History

International in scope and spanning all time periods of human history, this resource includes 900 original
articles by noted scholars from more than thirty-five countries. With coverage ranging from accounting
and advertising to zoning and zoos, this landmark works stands at the busy intersection of history and social sciences.

Encyclopedia of Evolution

A comprehensive guide to the essentials of evolutionary biology, these entries by leading experts survey
essential concepts and theories, present methods, models and findings, and discuss both the history of the
field and current controversies.

Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment

Covering the "long" Enlightenment, from the rise of Descartes' disciples in 1670 to the restoration of the
Bourbon monarchy in 1815, these 700 articles by leading scholars range from discussions of mercantilism and
democracy to the battlefield to the dissemination of ideas in salons and coffeehouses.

Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America

In 700 original, intriguing articles - from "Apple Pie" to "Zombie" - this database covers the significant
events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans
view, prepare, and consume food and drink.

Encyclopedia of Global Change

Encompassing tsunamis, elephant conservation, ocean pollution, mining regulation and permafrost melt,
the 200 authoritative articles in this unique and wide-ranging encyclopedia investigate all types of
phenomena that change life on Earth.

Encyclopedia of Linguistics

This encyclopedia encompasses the full range of topics in linguistics, including such areas as historical,
comparative, formal, mathematical, functionally, philosophical, and sociolinguistics.

Encyclopedia of Maritime History

The Encyclopedia covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to Viking
sea-raiders, to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical
context, this resource shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military,
and political developments in world history.

Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures

An invaluable reference for interested lay persons, students teachers, and scholars in such fields as art,
archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Latin American culture, and the history of the region. Organized
alphabetically, the articles rang from 500-word biographies to 7,000-word entries on geography and history to the
legacy of the arts, writings, architecture, and religious rituals.

Encyclopedia of the Modern World

This resource delves into the period from 1750 to the present, providing special attention to social, economic,
cultural and political topics applicable to the time. Features span articles on countries, regions, and ethnic,
groups; themes involving social history, demography, family life, politics, economics, religion, thought,
education, science and technology and culture; events such a major wars; and extensive coverage of the United States.

Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance

This encyclopedia provides authoritative and up-to-date information about theatre and performance
from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments in London, Paris, New York, and around the globe.

Encyclopedia of the Reformation

This reference is the definitive source for information about the entire range of religious and social
changes that altered the fact of Europe in the sixteenth century, encompassing not only issues of church
polity and theology but also developments in politics, economics, demographics, art and literature.

Encyclopedia of Rhetoric

Providing a comprehensive survey of the latest research - as well as the foundational teachings in this broad field -
this resource features 150 original, signed articles by leading scholars. It synthesizes a vast amount of knowledge
from classics, philosophy, literature, literary theory, cultural studies, speech and communications, and
discusses basic concepts and themes throughout rhetoric.

Encyclopedia of Semiotics

Three hundred entries by leading scholars in a variety of fields - from anthropology and literary theory to linguistics
and philosophy - survey the study of signs and symbols in human culture in this new work. The articles cover key concepts,
theories, theorists, schools and issues in communications, cognition, and cultural theory. From introductions to Barthes and
Bakhtin to analyses of gossip and myth, this is a valuable reference for students and scholars.

Encyclopedia of Social Work

This new edition includes coverage of areas that have come to the fore since the 1995 publication of the 19th edition, including
demographic changes from immigration, technology, the implications of managed care, faith-based assistance, evidence-based practice,
gerontology, and trauma and disaster. Each thoughtful article is written and signed by a top academic or social work practitioner.

Encyclopedia of Latinos & Latinas in the United States

This landmark scholarly work offers comprehensive, reliable, and accessible information about the fastest
growing minority population in the United States.

Encyclopedia of Children's Literature

Written by an international roster of more than 300 authors, this encyclopedia comprehensively documents
and interprets the books read by children throughout the world.

Encyclopedia of British Literature

This encyclopedia provides comprehensive coverage of literature from the Abbey Theatre to Israel Zangwill,
covering the entire history of literature in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in the major
literary languages (Anglo-Saxon, English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, and Latin).

Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

Featuring 600 original articles written by leading scholars, this encyclopedia goes far beyond the records of
archaeology to make available what we know about the full social, political, religious, cultural and artistic
legacy of the 5,000-year old civilization.

Oxford Companion to World Exploration

Covering all aspects of global exploration, from Antarctica to the North Pole, this resource includes biographies,
national expeditions, and navigational and marine sciences. The Companion's temporal scope ranges from the
ancient cultures of Egypt, Persia, Greece, Byzantium, China, Polynesia, and Rome, through to modern space exploration.