The Malay World of Southeast Asia

The Malay World of Southeast Asia
Author: Patricia Lim Pui Huen
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 469
Release: 1986
Genre: History
ISBN: 9971988364

Over 5,000 entries arranged in four parts. Part I comprises reference and general works to provide a guide to information on Southeast Asia. Part II provides the setting of space and time. Part III features the people and Part IV the many facets of culture and society — language; ideas, beliefs, values; institutions; creative expression; and social and cultural change. Within each section, the arrangement is geographical, beginning with Southeast Asia as a whole followed by the various countries in alphabetical order.

American Reference Books Annual

American Reference Books Annual
Author: Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 904
Release: 1982-04
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

1970- issued in 2 vols.: v. 1, General reference, social sciences, history, economics, business; v. 2, Fine arts, humanities, science and engineering.

The African Studies Companion

The African Studies Companion
Author: Hans Zell
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 863
Release: 2021-11-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9004502157

Published in dual print and electronic formats, this is a new edition of a much acclaimed reference source that brings together a wide range of sources of information in the African studies field, covering both print and electronic sources. It evaluates the best online resources, the major general reference tools in print format, current bibliographies and indexing services, biographical, cartographic, statistical and economic resources, as well as film and video resources. Additionally, there are separate sections on African studies library collections and repositories throughout the world, a directory of over 250 African studies journals; listings of news sources, profiles of publishers active in the African studies field, dealers and distributors of African studies materials, African studies societies and associations, major African and international organizations, donor agencies and foundations, awards and prizes in African studies, electronic mailing lists and discussion forums, and more.

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion

Walford's Guide to Reference Material: Social and historical sciences, philosophy and religion
Author: Albert John Walford
Publisher: London : Library Association Pub.
Total Pages: 862
Release: 1999
Genre: History
ISBN:

A revised and updated guide to reference material. It contains selective and evaluative entries to guide the enquirer to the best source of reference in each subject area, be it journal article, CD-ROM, on-line database, bibliography, encyclopaedia, monograph or directory. It features full critical annotations and reviewers' comments and comprehensive author-title and subject indexes. The contents include: philosophy and psychology; religion; social sciences, sociology, statistics, politics, economics, labour and employment; land and property, business organizations, finance and banking, and economic surveys; economic policies and controls, trade and commerce, business and management, and law; public administration, social services and welfare, education, customs and traditions; geography; biography; and history.