The Hekman Library -- Reference Materials

Calvin University | Calvin Theological Seminary

My Account | A - Z

Today's Hours

Home

Content Library

Research Resources

Reference Materials

All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other

More Pages: |< << < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 > >> >|

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Education
This reference work about young children in the United States is arranged in five broad categories: (1)historical and philosophical roots of early childhood practice; (2) sociocultural, political, and economic contexts; (3) perspectives on children; (4) early chilhood curricula and programs; and (5) perspectives on educators. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Education and Sociology: An Encyclopedia
Over 90 essays from leading academic authorities in education provide information on the most current topics in the field. All articles are followed by extensive references. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Philosophy of Education: An Encyclopedia
These 228 articles written by nearly 200 authors show the diversity of topics that contribute to the study of the philosophy of education. Each article contains cross-references and a bibligraphy. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Learning Theories A to Z
Provides over 500 terms related to learning theories and environments in K-12 education, higher education, and industry education. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Almanac of American Education
Contains historical and current data, detailed analysis, and useful graphs that answer questions about education in the United States. Helps the reader understand and compare the quality of education at the national, regional, state, and county levels. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Literacy in America
A resource on how literacy is understood, taught, and measured in the United States today. Offers 260 A-Z entries on assessment, instruction, and general topics in literacy. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Handbook of Research on Teacher Education
A project of the Association of Teacher Educators, this resource contains articles on the theory and practice of teacher education. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Global Environmental Change
This 5 volume set covers physical, chemical, biological, and ecological dimensions of global environmental change; causes and consequences of global environmental change; and social and economic dimensions of global environmental change. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	World Hunger: A Guide to the Economic and Political Dimensions
Part of the War/Peace Bibliography Series, this title provides background information and more than 2,000 citations to literature on worldwide hunger. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Third World Struggle for Peace with Justice: A Directory of Resources
A directory of resources on the struggle for peace with justice in the Third World. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Third World Resource Directory
An annotated bibliography of print and audiovisual resources from and about Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Survey Research Methodology, 1990-1999
An annotated bibliography of sources on methods of survey research, covering topics such as design, sampling, interviewing, data collection methods, analysis, and reporting. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	How to Research Elections
Introduces various types of resources available for studying elections, beginning with primary and secondary sources and the tools for locating them. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Minorities in American Politics
This two-volume set addresses the historical and contemporary impact of African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of American Political Reform
Explores the accomplishments and mistakes, key players, and influential events that shaped the reform-oriented American political climate. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	ABC-CLIO World History Companion to Utopian Movements
Provides insight into utopian thought and its impact on all areas of life. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Dictionary of Marxist Thought
A succinct guide to the basic concepts of Marxism, including different interpretations and criticisms and the people and schools of thought whose works have contributed to the body of Marxist ideas. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encylopedic Dictionary of Marxism, Socialism and Communism
Explains doctrines, terms, and phrases, as well as personalities of significant theoretical interest or major political consequence, in the history of Marxism, socialism, and communism. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Historical Dictionary of Socialism
Focus on socialism in the past and present in 327 entries on significant persons and parties, issues and institutions, concepts and competitors. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Dictionnaire de l'ancienne langue francaise : et de tous ses dialectes du IXe au XVe siecle
A dictionary documenting the use of French before 1500. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	International Political Science Abstracts
Indexes and abstracts articles from journals published throughout the world. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Political Anarchy
A reference book for students and scholars who want to know about anarchism (a social movement that believes in a society based upon consensus rather than hierarchical structures and the rule of force). Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Elections A to Z
A ready reference that defines and explains all the major aspects of the U.S. electoral and political systems objectively and factually. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Political Corruption in America: an Encyclopedia of Scandals, Power, and Greed
A comprehensive history of corruption in American politics. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	America Votes
A handbook of contemporary American election statistics by county within states, showing results for President, Governor, and Congress. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Issues for Debate in American Public Policy: Selections from the CQ Researcher
A compilation of sixteen recent articles from the CQ Researcher organized in seven subject areas. Explains complex issues; summarizes current debates; provides background information, including legislative and judicial; suggests possible future actions. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Oxford Companion to Politics of the World, 2nd ed.
A comprehensive guide to international relations and national domestic politics throughout the world. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Political Philosophy: Theories, Thinkers, and Concepts
A collection of 100 essays on major Western and non-Western political philosophies, major philosophers, and philosophical ideas. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	New Handbook of Political Science
A comprehensive overview of major areas of political science studies. Includes extensive bibliographies. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of American Education
Written primarily for students of education, this 3-volume work covers every broad area of education - 200 subjects in all - in more than 2,500 entries. There are bibliographical references at the end of each entry. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Seventeenth-century French Writers
Critical essays on the writings of 38 French authors. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Research and Reference Guide to French Studies
Intended "to provide a starting point for research in French literature in a relatively compact format." Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Nineteenth-century French Fiction Writers: Naturalism and Beyond, 1860-1900
Critical essays on the writings of 20 French authors. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Nineteenth Century French Fiction Writers: Romanticism and Realism, 1800-1860
Critical essays on the writings of 19 French authors. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Guide to French Literature
This work contains an excellent and detailed index and extensive bibliographies at the end of each entry. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	French Novelists Since 1960
Critical essays on the writings of 32 French novelists. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	French Novelists, 1930-1960
Critical essays on the writings of 27 French novelists. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	World Literature and Its Times
Examines literary texts in the times and places in which they were written and took place. The twelve volume set covers a full range of world literature, from Australia to Zimbabwe and everywhere in between. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	French Novelists, 1900-1930
Critical essays on the writings of 23 prominent French novelists. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	French Dramatists, 1789 - 1914
Critical essays on the writings of 34 prominent French dramatists. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture
This encyclopedia is not as current or as complete as the Encyclopedia of Modern French Thought (EMFT). Use this tool only if EMFT doesn't have information. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Encyclopedia of Modern French Thought
A wide-ranging guide to twentieth-century thought across all disciplines. This encyclopedia will be of most interest to those who study modern French life, ideas, and culture. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Business Periodicals Index
This index covers citations to articles of at least one column in length from more than 400 English language periodicals published in the United States and elsewhere. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Key Indicators of Developing Asian and Pacific Countries
An annual statistical publication of the Asian Development Bank, providing historical and current economic, financial, environment and social statistics on the Bank's thirty nine developing member countries (DMCs). Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Country Studies
Formerly part of the Army Area Handbook Program, "The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world." Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Accounting Glossary and Acronyms
Alphabetical entries cover accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, business law, and more. Read the full annotation

(More Info)

WG&L Tax Journal Digest

(More Info)	Human Development Report
The Human Development Report (HDR) examines issues associated with rich and poor countries: migration, predatory extremism, and the expansion of cultural diversity. It also proposes policy to promote cultural liberty and multicultural democracy. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	Pianists' Dictionary
Covers composers, works of music, performers and teachers, literature about the piano, performance and interpretive markings, and much more. Read the full annotation

(More Info)	MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide
Covers more than 1000 artists and reviews 20,000+ CDs from over 85 countries. Read the full annotation

All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other

More Pages: |< << < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 > >> >|

Sort by Date Title Hits

Reference Materials

More Resources by Type (retired)

Research Help