Subject Encyclopedias (online or in print)
Encyclopedia of Buddhism by
ISBN: 0028657187Publication Date: 2005-06-01Providing a comprehensive overview of one of Asia's most important religious and social forces, the "Encyclopedia of Buddhism describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects. In addition to containing entries on Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, saints, demons, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies, this new two-volume set explores the history of Buddhism, the different forms it has taken in different parts of the world, and how Buddhism has blended with other religions like Shinto, Confucianism, Taoism and Christianity.Encyclopedia of Religion
ISBN: 0028657330Publication Date: 2004-12-17Preserving the best of Eliade's cross-cultural approach while emphasizing religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture, this new edition will be the definitive work in the field for the 21st century.Macmillan Encyclopedia of Death and Dying
ISBN: 002865689XPublication Date: 2002-08-23This title covers all aspects - biological, medical, social, sociological, psychological, cultural, religious, philosophical - of death and dying.International Encyclopedia of Social Sciences
ISBN: 9780028659657Publication Date: 2007-11-09Core encyclopedia covering all fields of social sciences.
Olin Reference Collection
