General Reference Books

New and Published Books

1. Ethics of War and Conflict

   Edited by Asa Kasher

   Series: Critical Concepts in Philosophy

   Standing on the shoulders of thinkers who have sought carefully to delineate proper behaviour in armed conflict—not least to distinguish just from illegitimate wars—military ethics is a subdiscipline enjoying renewed interest and, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, increasing practical...

   Published November 18th 2013 by Routledge
2. The Far East and Australasia 2014

   45th Edition

   By Europa Publications

   Series: The Europa Regional Surveys of the World

   This comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region. New content for the 2014 edition includes:...

   Published November 12th 2013 by Routledge
3. Western Europe 2014

   16th Edition

   By Europa Publications

   Series: The Europa Regional Surveys of the World

   The definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information. New for 2014: coverage of the ongoing economic crisis in the eurozone and its effect on the...

   Published November 11th 2013 by Routledge
4. Constitutions of the World

   By Robert L. Maddex

   From Algeria to Zimbabwe, Constitutions of the World is a guide to the constitutions and constitutional histories of eighty nations. It will prove an invaluable resource for any teacher or student interested in politics, law, human rights or the political history of nations across the world....

   Published October 30th 2013 by Routledge
5. Encyclopedia of Religious Freedom

   Edited by Catharine Cookson

   Series: Religion and Society

   The intertwined issues of religious freedom, religious rights and church-state relations are a major issue around the world. In fact, much of the story of human history is the story of quests for freedom by different religious groups in different places at different times. These quests and stories...

   Published October 30th 2013 by Routledge
6. 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,...

   Published October 30th 2013 by Routledge
7. 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...

   Published October 30th 2013 by Routledge
8. 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...

   Published October 30th 2013 by Routledge
9. 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...

   Published October 30th 2013 by Routledge
10. 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...

    Published October 30th 2013 by Routledge