Dictionaries & encyclopaedias
Why use them?
Dictionaries and encyclopaedias are great to use to start your research
You can:
Define your topic using subject dictionaries
Find background information in encyclopaedias
Identify other keywords and alternative terms for database searching
Library catalogue
Recommended online sources
- CREDO reference
Features content from hundreds of reference books in a broad range of subjects. Coverage includes asian art, history, religion, philosophy, etc. - Encyclopaedia Britannica online
- Oxford English dictionary online
Recommended sources on your library shelves
Look for these in our libraries. Click on the link to find the location. Ask a librarian if you don't know how to find them
- The Cambridge encyclopedia of Japan
- Companion encyclopedia of Asian philosophy
- Dictionary of Oriental Literatures
- Dictionary of the political thought of the People's Republic of China
- The Encyclopedia of Asian History
- Encyclopedia of China
- Encyclopedia of contemporary Japanese culture
- Historical dictionary of Malaysia
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices
Your librarians |
Asian StudiesContact Info:
Scott Wylie (Hbt) 6226 2225
Scott.Wylie@utas.edu.au
Glynis Jones (Ltn) 6324 3359
Glynis.Jones@utas.edu.au
Scott Wylie (Hbt) 6226 2225
Scott.Wylie@utas.edu.au
Glynis Jones (Ltn) 6324 3359
Glynis.Jones@utas.edu.au
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