Research Tools by Subject: Reference

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

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

Tags: Egyptian Art, Egyptian Language, Hieroglyphics, Pyramids, Sphinx, Pharaohs

The Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature

The 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).

Tags: Old English Period, Anglo-Saxon Period, Neoclassical, Edwardian, Victorian, Lake Poets, Metaphysical Poets, Romantic Period

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Children’s Literature

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

Tags: Folk Tales, Nursery Rhymes, Literary Awards, Children as Authors, Children’s Theater

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History

International in scope and spanning all time periods of human history, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History includes 900 original articles by noted scholars from more than thirty-five countries.

Tags: Money, Banking, Finance, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Markets

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Evolution

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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.

Tags: Darwinism, Charles Darwin, Natural Selection, Jane Goodall, Cultural Evolution, Creationism, Galapagos

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America

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In 700 original, intriguing articles—from “Apple Pie” to “Zombie”— The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America covers the significant events, inventions, and social movements in American history that have affected the way Americans view, prepare, and consume food and drink.

Tags: History of Food, Cultural Food, Culinary Arts, American Food, Food Writing, Food Education

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Global Change

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Encompassing tsunamis, elephant conservation, ocean pollution, mining regulation, and permafrost melt, the 300 authoritative articles in this unique and wide-ranging encyclopedia investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth.

Tags: Animal Conservation, Ecosystems, Climate Change, Global Warming, Food Supply, Water Supply, Population Control, Anthropology

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States

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This landmark scholarly work offers comprehensive, reliable, and accessible information about the fastest growing minority population in the United States. With an unprecedented scope and cutting-edge scholarship, the Encyclopedia draws together the diverse historical and contemporary experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Tags: American History, Latinx, Immigration, Integration, DACA, Dreamers, Citizenship