Forthcoming General Reference Books

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21. Rebels and Renegades

    A Chronology of Social and Political Dissent in the United States

    By Neil A. Hamilton

    Rebels and Renegades examines 350 years of history through the eyes of the uncompromising. Presented in nine clearly written chronological chapters, this comprehensive reference covers the major events and personalities in the history of extremism in the U.S. Besides chronicling the event itself,...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
22. Encyclopedia of Fundamentalism

    Edited by Brenda E. Brasher

    Series: Religion and Society

    This new encyclopedia follows a broad definition of fundamentalism and covers fundamentalism across time and place, although the emphasis remains on its primary manifestation: Protestant fundamentalism in the United States. Entries include: * angels * Armenianism * Aryan Nation * William Jennings...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
23. The Witch Figure

    Folklore essays by a group of scholars in England honouring the 75th birthday of Katharine M. Briggs

    Edited by Venetia Newall

    Katharine Briggs enjoys an unchallenged reputation in the world of folklore studies. The theme of this volume, the witch figure as a malevolent intermediary in folk belief, was chosen to reflect that aspect of Briggs's scholarship exemplified in her study of witchcraft, Pale Hecate's Team. The...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
24. Dictionary of Ethics, Theology and Society

    By Paul A. B. Clarke, Andrew Linzey

    This Dictionary provides a unique and groundbreaking survey of both the historical and contemporary interrelations between ethics, theology and society. In over 250 separately-authored entries, a selection of the world's leading scholars from many disciplines and many denominations present their...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
25. Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction

    By M.C. Rintoul

    Fascinating and comprehensive in scope, the Dictionary of Real People and Places in Fiction is a valuable source for both students and teachers of literature, and for those interested in locating the facts behind the fiction they read. In a single, scholarly volume, it provides intriguing insight...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
26. J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia

    Scholarship and Critical Assessment

    Edited by Michael D.C. Drout

    A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field. Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J.R.R. Tolkien, but also introduces and...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
27. South Asian Folklore

    An Encyclopedia

    Edited by Peter Claus, Sarah Diamond, Margaret Mills

    With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts. A preface introduces the material...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
28. Country Music

    A Biographical Dictionary

    By Richard Carlin

    This illustrated A-Z guide covers more than 700 country music artists, groups, and bands. Articles also cover specific genres within country music as well as instruments used. Written in a lively, engaging style, the entries not only outline the careers of country music's greatest artists, they...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
29. The Atlas of U.S. and Canadian Environmental History

    Edited by Char Miller

    This visually dynamic historical atlas chronologically covers American environmental history through the use of four-color maps, photos, and diagrams, and in written entries from well known scholars.Organized into seven categories, each chapter covers: agriculture * wildlife and forestry * land use...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge
30. Medieval Iberia

    An Encyclopedia

    Edited by E. Michael Gerli

    Series: Routledge Encyclopedias of the Middle Ages

    As the first comprehensive reference to the vital world of medieval Spain, this unique volume focuses on the Iberian kingdoms from the fall of the Roman Empire to the aftermath of the Reconquista. The nearly 1,000 signed A-Z entries, written by renowned specialists in the field, encompass topics of...

    To Be Published September 26th 2013 by Routledge