Databases & E-Reference Materials

The Encyclopedia Iranica is a comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

Focusing on architecture from all regions of the world, this three-volume set profiles the twentieth century's vast chronicle of architectural achievements, both within and well beyond the theoretical confines of modernism. The text examines the complexities of rapidly changing global conditions that have dispersed modern architectural types, movements, styles, and building practices across traditional geographic and cultural boundaries.

This encyclopedia addresses broad questions of technological systems, such as the context in which the various technologies were developed, discussions of any controversies and schools of thought, comparisons between different political and economics systems, and the various ways in which different nations have attempted to make and apply science and technology policies.

Encyclopedia of Adolescence covers the four major areas of research relating to adolescence: self, identity and development in adolescence; adolescents' social and personal relationships; adolescents in social institutions; and adolescent mental health.

The Encyclopedia of Adolescence offers a comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade of life. This resource includes reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development. Each article features an in-depth analysis of current information on the topic, along with a glossary, suggested readings for further information, and cross-references to related encyclopedia articles.

This reference work covers a wide range of topics within the aerospace engineering field, including mechanics, propulsion, guidance and control, electronics and instrumentation, communications, computer science, systems engineering, material science, environmental science, fabrication and manufacturing, noise and emissions, and physics.

The Encyclopedia of Africa presents over 1,300 articles covering prominent individuals, events, trends, places, political movements, art forms, business and trade, religions, ethnic groups, organizations, and countries throughout Africa. In-depth articles examine contemporary nations of sub-Saharan Africa, ethnic groups from various regions of Africa, and European colonial powers.

Comprehensive coverage of more than 2,300 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada. Information is presented in two distinct sections, essays and directory listings, describing the historical development of religious families and providing factual information about each group within those families. Includes, when available, rubrics for membership figures, educational facilities, and periodicals.

The Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry is an essential cross-disciplinary reference work for the discipline. All fields of chemical research are covered, including analytical, organic, physical, polymer, inorganic biomedical, environmental, pharmaceutical, industrial, petroleum, forensics, and food science.

Includes comprehensive coverage of techniques used for the determination of specific elements, compounds and groups of compounds, in physical or biological matrices. This encyclopedia addresses applications of chemical analysis in all areas, ranging from such topics as medicine to environmental science, and geology to food science. Important characterization techniques, such as microscopy and surface analysis, are also included.