Digital Asian Studies Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia of Modern Asia2004 ed. Emphasizes people, places, events, and developments that have had a lasting influence on Asia, also covering Asian relations with Western nations, the relations between nations within Asia, and also the flow of people, goods, and ideas within Asia and globally.
- Encyclopedia of Modern ChinaDetroit, Mich.: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2009
Information on the most populous country and most dynamic trade market in the world: the people, politics, economics, religion, philosophy, traditions, art, and literature of this ancient and enduring civilization are explored from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present day. - Koreas2009 ed. Presents an authoritative and unprecedented look at the contrasts and similarities between the history, geography, politics, economy, culture, and society of North Korea and South Korea. It offers a wealth of new insights into North Korean life, as well as extensive explorations of Korean music, arts, language, cuisine, and popular culture, including the "Korean wave,” which began with the export of Korean television dramas to other parts of Asia and has spread South Korean culture around the world. Also included are sections on women's history and roles, class and ethnicity, and a wide range of contemporary issues.
- Countries & Their Cultures2001 ed. Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information.
- Europa World PlusCoverage: current. the online version of the Europa World Year Book, covering political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories.
- Encyclopedia of World Cultures1996 ed. Lists and describes more than 1,500 global cultures. It is the one of the primary resources for historical, social, political, economic, linguistic, religious, and other information on most cultures.
- Encyclopedia of India2006 ed. Encompasses the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day.
- Handbook of Chinese MythologySanta Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2005
An informative work of historical and contemporary Chinese myths, including a collection of historical documents, detailing myths as they live and change in China today. - Handbook of Japanese Mythology2003 ed. An introductory guide to the mythology of Japan, one of the most pervasive yet least understood facets of Japanese culture.
- Pop Culture India: Media, Arts and Lifestyle2006 ed. Explores the many aspects of Indian popular culture, going beyond the over-the-top musicals of Bollywood.
- Southeast Asia: an Environmental History2006 ed. Information and analysis on the environmental forces that have helped shape the cultures of Southeast Asia.
- Pakistan: a Global Studies Handbook2006 ed. A comprehensive study of the history, politics, religion, economy, and culture of Pakistan.
- Pop Culture China!: Media, Arts, and LifestyleSanta Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 2007
An introduction to all facets of popular culture in China. - South Asia: an environmental historyA chronological study of South Asia that emphasizes the effect of humans on their environment, and in return the influence of nature on the evolution of human society.
- Buddhism in World Cultures: Comparative Perspectives2006 ed. A comprehensive overview of modern Buddhism across cultures, showing how this ancient religion has adapted to recent social and political change.
- Conflict between India and Pakistan: an Encyclopedia2008 ed. Examines the conflict between India and Pakistan from Independence to the present day, with an authoritative treatment that presents the issues even-handedly and from both countries`perspectives.
- Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World2004 ed. Looks at Islam's role in the modern world in context of the religion's history and development over the last 13 centuries.
- eHRAF World CulturesCoverage: 1997-present. Contains ethnographic collections covering all aspects of cultural and social life with a strong emphasis on non-Western cultures. eHRAF is unique in having subject indexing at the paragraph level. This allows detailed and precise searching for concepts not easily found with keywords. Ethnographic documents in eHRAF include culture-specific books, journal articles, and dissertations.
The Encyclopedia of the Korean War by Call Number: Case Ref E-BookISBN: 1851098496Publication Date: 2010-04-09A multidimensional, multidisciplinary work on one of the least understood but most important conflicts in modern history.
• 760 alphabetically organized entries covering all aspects of the Korean War era―military, political, economic, social, and cultural
• Nearly 150 primary documents in a separate volume
• More than 125 contributors, including both civilian professors from a wide range of disciplines as well as military officers
India Today by Call Number: Case Ref E-BookISBN: 0313374627Publication Date: 2011-09-23Containing almost 250 entries written by scholars from around the world, this two-volume resource provides current, accurate, and useful information on the politics, economics, society, and cultures of India since 1947.
• 240 A–Z entries on the social, political, cultural, and economic development of India since 1947
• Contributions from more than 100 distinguished international scholars from five continents
• A chronology of major domestic, regional, and world events in and involving India from 1947 to 2010
Berkshire Encyclopedia of China by Call Number: Case Ref E-BookISBN: 0977015947Publication Date: 2008-01-01In five large-format volumes and nearly 1,000 expert-written articles, the Berkshire Encyclopedia of China provides unrivaled insight into Chinese history and culture today in nearly a thousand fascinating articles that include everything from Adoption and Banking to Wound Literature and Zhou Dynasty. China is changing our world, and Berkshire Publishing, known for its award-winning encyclopedias on a wide array of global issues including the award-winning six-volume Encyclopedia of Modern Asia, is proud to publish the first major resource designed for students, teachers, businesspeople, government officials, and tourists seeking a greater understanding of China today.
Asian American History and Culture by Call Number: Case Ref E-BookPublication Date: 2010-02-15With overview essays and more than 400 A-Z entries, this exhaustive encyclopedia documents the history of Asians in America from earliest contact to the present day. Organized topically by group, with an in-depth overview essay on each group, the encyclopedia examines the myriad ethnic groups and histories that make up the Asian American population in the United States. "Asian American History and Culture" covers the political, social, and cultural history of immigrants from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Pacific Islands, and their descendants, as well as the social and cultural issues faced by Asian American communities, families, and individuals in contemporary society.
Encyclopedias as Primary Resources
- Information China: The Comprehensive and Authoritative Reference Source of New ChinaCall Number: Case REF DS706 .I5 1989Publication Date: 1989Gives the official Chinese view of the world at the time of its writing. Translated into English. Zhao Ziyang was the official patron for the encyclopedia, and many entries reflect his reforms prior to being deposed.