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

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 … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Human Rights

Encyclopedia of Human Rights edited by David P. Forsythe, Oxford, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 323 Ox2h This five volume set presents articles related to the ideas, progress, people, politics and policies related to, created for and influencing … Continued

New Reference Book: Agriculture in History

Agriculture in History edited by R. Kent Rasmussen, Salem, 2010. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 630.9 R18A A three-volume set presenting articles related to food production.  Close to 200 chronologically arranged articles beginning with the 10th millennium BCE and … Continued

New Reference Book: The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World edited by John L. Esposito, Oxford, 2009. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 956 Ox2I This comprehensive six volume set covers religious, historical and contemporary Islamic world topics. Also: Consider using the library … Continued