New Reference Book: Public Health in the 21st Century

Public Health in the 21st Century edited by Madelon L. Finkel, CQ Press, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 610 F49P This three volume set presents topics,themes and concepts relevant to international and domestic public health.  Each volume focuses … Continued

New Reference Book: Milestone Documents of World Religions

Milestone Documents of World Religions edited by David M. Fahey, Schlager, 2011.   Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 200 F14M This 3-volume set combines primary religious sources with paired analysis.  Almost 100 entries span the 3rd millennium BCE to the 21st Century. … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Latin America

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 … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Play in Today’s Society

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Play in Today’s Society edited by Rodney P. Carlisle, Sage, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 790 C19P A 2-volume set containing 450 articles focused on play, including: “games, toys, sports and entertainments found … Continued

New Reference Book: Violence Against Women in Families and Relationships

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Violence Against Women in Families and Relationships, edited by Evan Stark and Eve S. Buzawa, ABC-Clio; Praeger, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.4 P88V A 4-volume set with a theme to each volume: V. 1 – Victimization and … Continued