Encyclopaedias

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Assorted Encyclopedias on the Web
Links to general and subject-specific encyclopedias in more than 15 categories.
Encyclopædia BritannicaGriffith University use only
Features the complete Encyclopaedia Britannica, Britannica concise encyclopedia and Merriam-Webster's dictionary & thesaurus.
Encyclopedia.com
Provides access to dictionaries, thesauri, almanacs and other encyclopedias.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian
FAQ's and a guide to the Smithsonian resources
Funk and Wagnalls
Indexes over 25,000 articles.
Gale virtual reference libraryRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
Database of full text encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
InfoPlease: On-Line Dictionary, Encyclopedia, & Almanacs
See above

Specialised

Art CyclopediaRecommended by Griffith Librarians
The most effective guide to museum quality fine art on the Internet.
Catholic Encyclopedia Recommended by Griffith Librarians
Proposes to give its readers full and authoritative information on the entire cycle of Catholic interests, action and doctrine.
Chemcyclopedia
ACS manual of commercially available chemicals. Information for each includes CAS Registry Number, available grades and forms, packaging and containers, applications and end uses, and special handling requirements.
Encyclopedic dictionary of genetics, genomics, and proteomicsGriffith University use only
Provides a uniquely user-friendly and clearly written tool for navigating the latest terminology, concepts, theories, applications, and technology in these dynamic disciplines.
Encyclopaedia of British History
British history from 1500-1980
 
Encyclopedia of biological physiological and health sciences Recommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of chemical sciences engineering and technology resources Recommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only

From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of development and economic sciencesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of earth and atmoshheric sciencesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of educationRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
Includes 121 biographies of influential educators; profiles of historic colleges and universities; profiles of organizations active in the field; and an appendix of full text primary source documents including education related legislation, international treaties and testing methods.
Encyclopedia of energy sciences engineering and technology resourcesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of environmental and ecological sciences engineering and technology resourcesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of food and agricultural sciences engineering and technology resourcesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of human resources policy and managementRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of institutional and infrastructural resourcesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of mathematical sciencesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of Modern AsiaRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
800 contributors from around the world -- including 25 Asian countries -- provide 6,000 articles on Modern Asia from a global perspective.
Encyclopedia of natural resources policy and managementRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of pharmaceutical technologyGriffith University use only
Provides information on health sciences, pharmacology, and chemical engineering.
Encyclopedia of physical sciences engineering and technology resources Recommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of regional sustainable development reviewsRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of social sciences and humanitiesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia of technology information and systems management resourcesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopaedia of the Orient
Provides in-depth articles on all subjects from North Africa and the Middle East.
Encyclopedia of water sciences engineering and technology resourcesRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
From UNESCO and EOLSS Publisher.
Encyclopedia Mythica
An online encyclopedia on mythology, folklore and religion.
EOLSSRecommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
An integrated compendium of sixteen encyclopedias. EOLSS attempts to forge pathways between disciplines in order to show their interdependence and helps disciplines in order to show their interdependence and helps foster the transdisciplinary aspects of the relationship between nature and human society. It deals in detail with interdisciplinary subjects, but it is also disciplinary as each major core subject is covered in great depth, by world experts.
Eric Weisstein's world of scienceRecommended by Griffith Librarians
Contains encyclopedias of astronomy, scientific biography, chemistry, and physics.
Gale encyclopedia of everyday lawGriffith University use only
Contains over 200 articles with brief descriptions of each issue's historical background, covering important statutes and cases; profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations; details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state, and; comprehensive bibliographies, including print and Web resources and lists of relevant organizations.
Grzimek's animal life encyclopedia Recommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
Is internationally renowned for its scientific reporting, coverage and illustrations, and serves as a major point of reference for researchers and students studying the animal kingdom.
Herbal Encyclopedia
The world-renowned site for herbal and natural healing information.
De Imperatoribus Romanis: an online encyclopedia of Roman Emperors
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Recommended by Griffith Librarians Griffith University use only
Most of the articles in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy are original contributions by specialized philosophers around the internet.
Routledge reference resources online. Politics and international relations resource Recommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
A collection of electronic reference works, mostly handbooks, dictionaries, and encyclopedias, dealing with politics and international relations. They may be browsed individually, or searched as a group. An Advanced search will allow searching across all subscribed Routledge e-books. Select
the Advanced Search option from the menu.
Routledge reference resources online. Religion resource Recommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
A collection of over 25 electronic reference works, mostly dictionaries, and encyclopedias, dealing with religion and religious topics. They may be browsed individually, or searched as a group. An Advanced search will allow searching across all subscribed Routledge e-books. Select the Advanced Search option from the menu.
St. James encyclopedia of labor history worldwide Recommended by Griffith LibrariansGriffith University use only
Provides in-depth analysis of more than 300 key events in labor history over the last 200 years, focusing on the relevance of these events to both the labor movement as a whole and to societal changes around the world.
Symbols.com
Graphic symbols encyclopedia
TechEncyclopedia
More than 20,000 definitions of information technology terms. Source is The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia.
Virtual bird field guideRecommended by Griffith Librarians
Use this online bird field guide to gain a better appreciation of the birds you see. Each bird species has a page with a photo and vocalization, if available. Information is given about the bird's range, habitat, physical characteristics, food and nesting habits. There are also links to additional online information about that species.
Webopedia
Provides access to computer and Internet technology definitions.
whatis.com
Provides definitions for computer and Internet technology.
Worldmark encyclopedia of the Nations Griffith University use only
Presents easy-to-understand information on countries and dependencies from around the world.

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