Research Guides: Judaic, Holocaust &amp; Peace Studies: Background

Subject Encyclopedias & Reference Sources

Not sure where to begin your research? Start with a reference or backgound source. Examples include specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks. These sources are excellent tools for exploring and identifying information on a research topic.

Library Guide to Encyclopedias Online
A full list of print and electronic subject encyclopedias available through the ASU Library.
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
You may want to begin your search with Credo Reference, Oxford Reference or Sage Knowledge

Specialized Subject Encyclopedias

Yearbook of the United Nations
Online
The Yearbook is the principal reference work of the United Nations and provides a detailed overview of the Organization's activities. It is fully indexed and includes all major General Assembly, Security Council and Economic and Social Council resolutions.

Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict
Call Number: ASU Web Access

ISBN: 0123695031

Contains more than 200 authored articles on a variety of diverse topic such as Arms Control, Biological Warfare, Crimes Against Humanity, Imperialism, etc.
Encyclopedia of Human Rights
Call Number: ASU Web Access

ISBN: 0195334027

This encyclopedia offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of human rights theory, practice, law, and history. This extraordinary work provides situation profiles and full coverage of the development of the movement, historical cases of abuse, the key figures, major organizations, and a range of other issues in economics, government, religion, and journalism that touch on human rights theory and practice.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Peace
Call Number: ASU Web Access

ISBN: 019533468X

Also available in print,
ASU REFERENCE: JZ5533 .O95 2010
Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements
Call Number: ASU MAIN STACKS - KZ4968 .O84 2003

ISBN: 0415939208

Includes index, bibliographical sources, and cross references. Begin by looking in the index for your region. Look for 'see also' references and bibliographies at the end of articles.
Dictionary of Genocide
Call Number: ASU MAIN STACKS - HV6322.7 .T68 2008

ISBN: 0313329672

Includes an index and a bibliography divided by subject at the end of vol. 2. Begin by looking in the index for your region. For bibliographical references browse the various subject headings in the cumulative bibliography.
Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion by Robert Wuthnow
Call Number: ASU REFERENCE - BL65.P7 E53 2007

ISBN: 0872893227

Publication Date: 2006-12-01