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• New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Modern Ethnic Conflicts

  24Feb

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  Encyclopedia of Modern Ethnic Conflicts edited by Joseph R. Rudolph, Jr., Greenwood, 2003.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 305.8 R83

  A one-volume guide concerning the study of global ethnic conflict during the 20th Century.  Each of the thirty-eight individual entries discusses the historical background of a particular ethnic conflict, how the conflict was managed, and the impact of the conflict.

  Examples include:

  • Canada: The Nationalist Movement in Quebec
  • China: Ethnic Conflict and the International System
  • France: The “Foreigner” Issue
  • Middle East: The Arab-Jewish Struggle for Palestine to 1948
  • Rwanda: Hutu-Tutsi Conflict and Genocide in Central Africa
  • United States: The United States – Puerto Rico Relationship

  Helpful for:  Literature of Witness, Middle Eastern Voices, Gender Studies, International Studies, Social History, World Politics, Humanities

  Tags: Conflict, gender studies, Genocide, History, Humanities, Literature of Witness, Middle Eastern Voices, New Reference Book, Politics, reference, Religion, Religion and Ethics, Research, Social History

• New Reference Book: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Popular Culture

  03Dec

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  The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Popular Culture edited by Gary Hoppenstand, Greenwood Press, 2007.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 306.03 G85W

  Each volume in this 6-volume set  discusses popular culture from a particular area of the world.

  Included are:
  • Volume 1 – North America
  • Volume 2 – Latin America
  • Volume 3 – Europe
  • Volume 4 – North Africa and the Middle East
  • Volume 5 – Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Volume 6 – Asia and Pacific Oceania

  Each volume then discusses the following topics:
  •    Architecture
  •    Art
  •    Dance
  •    Fashion and Appearance
  •    Film
  •    Food and Foodways
  •    Games, Toys and Pastimes
  •    Literature
  •    Love, Sex and Marriage
  •    Music
  •    Periodicals
  •    Radio and Television
  •    Sports and Recreation
  •    Theater and Performance
  •    Transportation and Travel

  Helpful for: Humanities III, Humanities IV, Humanities IV Research Paper, Humanities V, Humanities V Research Paper, Topic Finding, History, Middle Eastern Voices, Global Studies

  Tags: Africa, American History, Asia, Europe, Global Awareness, Global Studies, History, Humanities, Humanities III, Humanities IV, Humanities V, Latin America, Middle East, Middle Eastern Voices, New Reference Book, North America, popular culture, reference, Religion, Research, TV, U.S. History

• New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Medieval World

  19Nov

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  Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Medieval World edited by Pam J. Crabtree, Facts on File, 2008.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 909.07 F11S

  A 4-volume set comprised of more than 70 articles focused on Medieval society and culture.  Each entry discusses the article topic from the viewpoint of the following geographic areas:
  •    Africa
  •    The Americas
  •    Asia and the Pacific
  •    Europe
  •    The Islamic World

  Illustrations, maps and a smattering of primary source documents are included throughout.

  Examples include: Calendars and Clocks, Education, Food and Diet, Gender Structures and Roles, Money and Coinage, Weaponry and Armor.
  
  Helpful for:  Humanities III, History, European History, Medieval Studies, Medieval Enthusiasts

  Tags: Art, Culture, Europe, Humanities, Humanities III, Humanities V, Islamic Studies, Medieval, New Reference Book, reference, Religion, Research

• New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Women in Religious Art

  01Oct

  Categories: Fine Arts, History, Humanities, Religion, Research Click Here To Comment: 0 Comments

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  Encyclopedia of Women in Religious Art by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, Continuum Publishing Co., 1996.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 704.9424

  A quick, specialized dictionary focused on images, roles and symbols related to women in religious art. Over 2,000 brief entries focus on the world’s major religions.

  Examples include: Bestiary, Golden Legend, Saint Mary Magdalene, and Willow.

  An appendix lists variant names of “historical and legendary” women (Contents, iii).

  Helpful for: Humanities, Religious Studies, Women’s Studies, Humanities V Art Paper

  Tags: Art, Humanities, Humanities V, New Reference Book, reference, Religion, Religious Art, Religious Studies, Research, Women, Women's Studies

• New Reference Book: Atlas of the World’s Religions

  08Jan

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  Atlas of the World’s Religions, Second Edition edited by Ninian Smart & Frederick Denny, Oxford University Press, 2007.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 200 Sm2a

  This visually arresting atlas provides an overview of the religious traditions of the world.  Using maps, charts, and photos, The Atlas of the World’s Religions highlights all major world religions and geographical distributions of religious practices.

  Three examples from its many entries: Ancient Palestine, Islam and European Christian Missions.

  Three facts from its many offerings: In 2007 over 25,378,000 of the world population were Sikh (pg 15), 90% of those living in Bali practice Hindu (pg 19), in 1998 “20% of Australians claimed to be regular churchgoers” (pg 107).

  Helpful for:  Humanities, Religious Studies, Data hounds

  Tags: Humanities, New Reference Book, reference, Religion, Religious Studies, World Religions

• New Reference Book: The Atlas of Religion

  22Oct

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  The Atlas of Religion by Joanne O’Brien and Martin Palmer, consultant editor David B. Barrett, Univ. of California Press, 2007.

  Find it in Ohrstrom at: Ref. 200 Ob6

  

  Packed with visuals and maps, this atlas is divided into sections covering many aspects of the world’s major religions, nonbelievers, indigenous beliefs, and lesser known and emerging faiths. From the origins, development, and spread of religion to current issues and conflicts, this small volume’s scope is wide ranging.

  HELPFUL FOR: Humanities III & V, Humanities electives

  FUN FOR: news hounds, armchair theologians, devil’s advocates, debaters

  Tags: Humanities, Humanities III, Humanities V, New Reference Book, Religion