Archive for March 30th, 2012
Friday, March 30th, 2012
Enhanced Access to The Chronicle of Higher Education
In 2009, the Baylor University Libraries subscribed to campus-wide access to the online version of The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com). At that time, access to The Chronicle was controlled by being on campus or using a link that went through the Library’s proxy service for off-campus access. Unfortunately this mode of off-campus-network access doesn’t work well with today’s […]
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment
Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment Focuses on the entire range of philosophic and social changes engendered by the Enlightenment. The Encyclopedia extends the conventional geographical boundaries of the Enlightenment, covering not only France, England, Scotland, the Low Countries, Italy, English-speaking North America, the German states, and Hapsburg Austria but also Iberian, Ibero-American, Jewish, Russian, and Eastern […]
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium
The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium Contains more than 5,000 searchable entries covering all aspects of Byzantine history and civilization from the 4th through the 15th centuries, with special depth in subjects such as bureaucratic titles and fiscal terms, urban life, and rural economy.
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages
The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages “The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages is an essential new reference work covering all key aspects of European history, society, and culture from 500 to 1500 A.D., as well as the Byzantine Empire, Islamic dynasties, and Asiatic peoples of the era. It is designed both for medievalists, […]
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
The Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance
The Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance Provides rich detail on all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe. This dictionary includes comprehensive coverage of the art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period. The text explores the influence that this intense intellectual and cultural revival continues to […]
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Friday, March 30th, 2012
The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought
The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought “From St. Augustine and early Ethiopian philosophers to the anti colonialist movements of Pan Africanism and Negritude, The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought offers a comprehensive view of African thought, covering the intellectual tradition on the continent and throughout the diaspora. All major trends in African philosophy, political theory, […]