Archive for the 'Geography' Category

New Reference Book: The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars

January 24th, 2012

The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars edited by Spencer C. Tucker, ABC-CLIO, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 973.928 T79M

A 5-volume set focusing on U.S. involvement and engagement in conflicts in the Middle East.

Entry Examples:

  • Aircraft, Reconnaissance
  • Casualties, Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Egypt, Armed Forces
  • Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
  • Warlords, Afghanistan

Helpful for: Political Studies, Military Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Humanities, History, Global Studies

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New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Latin America

September 27th, 2011

Encyclopedia of Latin America edited by Thomas M. Leonard, Facts on File, 2010.

 

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 980 L55L

A 4-volume set covering the pre-Columbian period through modernity.  Entry focus includes politics, economics, history, and culture.

Examples:

  • Amazon Regional Cooperation Agreement
  • Chacabuco, Battle of
  • Guadalupes, Society of
  • Mexico, independence of
  • West Indies Federation

Helpful for: Latin American Studies, Humanities, History, Global Studies, Gender Studies, Economics

 

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New Reference Book: The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems

May 10th, 2011

The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems by James Minahan, Greenwood, 2010.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 398.3 M66C

Provides symbols and corresponding explanations for over 200 countries/territories.  Examples include:

  • Coat of Arms/Seal of Brunei
  • National Anthem of Kiribati
  • National colors of South Korea
  • Patron Saint of Honduras
  • Motto of Panama
  • National Bird of Iceland


Helpful for:  Global Studies, Fine Arts, Humanities, History, Geography

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New Reference Book: The Koreas

March 1st, 2011

The Koreas: Asia in Focus edited by Mary E. Conner, ABC-Clio, 2009.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 951.9 C76K

A one volume set covering historical and contemporary Korean topics.  This volume is divided into 7 chapters:

  1. Geography
  2. History
  3. Government and Politics
  4. Economy
  5. Society
  6. Culture
  7. Contemporary Issues

Each chapter is then divided into several sub-headings, including:

  • Geography – The Korean Peninsula
  • History – The Colonial Period (1910-1945)
  • Government and Politics – The Impact of Tradition on Political Development
  • Economy – Labor
  • Society – Social Classes & Ethnicity
  • Culture – Etiquette
  • Contemporary Issues – The Koreas in the Information Age


Helpful for: Korea Week, Asian Studies, Global Studies, Humanities

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New Reference Book: International Relations, International Security, and Comparative Politics: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources

February 8th, 2011

International Relations, International Security, and Comparative Politics: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources by Chad M. Kahl, Libraries Unlimited, 2008.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 016.32 K12I

A reference book about reference books!

This volume identifies and describes research sources related to politics/policy the world over, including international law, organizations, security, leaders and political parties and philosophy.

Examples include:
•    Statistical sources related to American and Caribbean Politics
•    Yearbooks related to International Law and Treaties
•    Chronologies related to International Security
•    Guides and Handbooks related to Middle Eastern Politics
•    Dictionaries and Encyclopedias related to Women in Politics

Helpful for: Global Studies, Politics, Economics, Model UN, Humanities

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