Specialized Encyclopedias

Covers 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.

A reference tool in such fields as art, archaeology, religious studies, anthropology, Latin American culture, and the history of the region.

Covers the entire range of religious and social changes that altered Europe in the sixteenth century, including issues of church polity and theology, developments in politics, economics, demographics, art and literature.

Provides authoritative and up-to-date information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments around the globe. “In addition to performances in playhouses, it covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, and popular performance, including carnivals, circus, and public executions.”

This handbook is currently in development; see the Contents for specific articles.

Collection in four subject modules: Business & Management , Philosophy, Political Science and Religion. Offers authoritative approach to scholarship.

Provides “both historical and contemporary comparisons of the world legal systems.” Traces “legal history from ancient to modern times.”

Offers “a comprehensive survey of the full range of historical, political, theoretical and philosophical issues relating to peace and conflict.” Entries are by leading scholars in the field. [RR]

A gateway offering access and cross-search of the “resources of Oxford's music reference in one location.” Includes Grove Music Online (2001), The Oxford Companion to Music (2002), The Oxford Dictionary of Music, Second Edition, Revised (2006).

Covers topics including conflict; the environment; foreign policy; human rights; security; politics and sexuality and gender; and more.