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1911 Edition Encyclopedia    
[Public Access]
This is an online version of the 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, commonly considered to be the most scholarly and detailed encyclopedia ever published.
Catholic Encyclopedia & New Advent site    
[Public Access]
The New Advent web site provides The Catholic Encyclopedia, as well as Summa Theologica, Fathers, Almanac, and Bible information.
Citizendium, The Citizen's Compendium    
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A sister to Wikipedia, with more traditional publishing standards to improve authority. Uses designated authors and editors.
EH.Net Encyclopedia of Economic and Business History    
[Public Access]
From EH.Net-Economic History Services, a site of the Economic History Association. Chief editor is Robert Whaples, a professor of economics at Wake Forest University.
Encyclopedia Astronautica    
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U.S., Soviet, Chinese, Japanese and European space programs. Rockets, spacecraft, astronauts. Chronology of significant events. Numerous graphics.
Encyclopedia Mythica    
[Public Access]
Authors/editors are cited, although their credentials are not necessarily included, so information can be checked elsewhere. Mythology, folklore, bestiary, heroes, an image gallery, genealogy tables, and religion.
Encyclopedia of North American Indians    
[Full Text] [Campus & Remote Access]
Alphabetically organized, originally written articles about North American Indians.
Encyclopedia of Psychology    
[Public Access]
Original information from respected researchers and practitioners in various fields of psychology. Hierarchical directory of links to web sites providing information about scientific psychology.
Encyclopedia of the Orient    
[Public Access]
Covers North Africa and the Middle East. From news company, LexicOrient, founded by Tore Kjeilen.
Extrasolar Planets Encyclopaedia    
[Public Access]
Extrasolar planets catalog lists every known or suspected extrasolar planet, with data and links to relevant research papers. Detection methods, tutorials, extrasolar planet search programs, bibliography, meetings.
Glbtq: Encyclopedia of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender & queer culture    
[Public Access]
Encyclopedia covers art, literary, & religious cultures.
How Stuff Works    
[Public Access]
Howstuffworks.com was created by Marshall Brain, electrical engineer and former teacher. Specializes in the mechanical, but also covers social concepts, cultural events, business jargon, and other things.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy    
[Public Access]
A searchable database of articles, the full text of several classic philosophical books, and a timeline. A keyword index is provided to help with search vocabulary. The editor is Dr. James Fieser, Philosophy Professor at the University of Tennessee, Martin.
Jewish Encyclopedia    
[Public Access]
Contains the 12-volume encyclopedia published between 1901-1906 by Funk & Wagnall's Company. Conceived, created, & funded by the Kopelman Foundation.
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology    
[Public Access]
REF Q 121 .M3 2002
Full encyclopedia articles can be found in the Chester Fritz Library in this reference source. Shorter dictionary terms/definitions can be found at the web site.
Peace Encyclopedia    
[Public Access]
Yahoodi Communications, working with the International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism, has made available this encyclopedia. Israeli-Arab concerns are a major focus of the site.
Scholarpedia    
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Peer reviewed encyclopedia written by scholars from around the world who serve as curator for the content.
Shi'ite Encyclopedia    
[Public Access]
Encyclopedia can be viewed section by section, or it can be searched by keyword or concept. It is also available for download as a zip file.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP)    
[Public Access]
From Stanford University.
The Canadian Encyclopedia    
[Full Text] [Public Access]
Freely available because of support from Heritage Canada and the Historica Foundation. Browse feature articles, search topics, or get a tidbit of Canadian trivia daily. Also access The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada and articles from Maclean’s - Canada's Weekly Newsmagazine.
Thoemmes Encyclopedia of the History of Ideas    
[Public Access]
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