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October 2007 Update
This update to Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection is the biggest yet! There are no less than seven superb new Oxford titles and four new editions.
History content is enhanced with three new titles. The history of black people in Britain, from Roman times to the present day, is detailed in the newly published Oxford Companion to Black British History, and the histories of Ireland and Scotland are explored in The Oxford Companion to Irish History and The Oxford Companion to Scottish History.
Art is also well represented with The Oxford Dictionary of American Art and Artists, which focuses on art in America.
UK law enforcement and the role and function of the High Court of Australia are dealt with in The Oxford Dictionary of Law Enforcement and The Oxford Companion to the High Court of Australia, both titles adding valuable legal content to the Premium Collection.
A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation details the social and scientific aspects of environmental science and conservation, further enhancing the Premium Collection’s excellent science content.
New Functionality
Also new with this update is the next step in linking together all the biographical entries in the Premium Collection, with 5,000+ new links added. Now it is even easier to explore the people in the Premium Collection from different contexts, and really explore the wealth of biographical content. As well as linking entries within the Premium Collection, subscribers will also be offered links to biographies in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Online, and the American National Biography Online*. This is an ongoing programme, and many thousands more links will be added in forthcoming updates.
In addition, entries for the chemical elements have now been linked together. Along with the links from the entry on the Periodic Table in the Dictionary of Chemistry to the entries on the elements in the dictionary, and from there to similar entries in other titles, it's easy to navigate around core chemistry content.
*Links dependent on subscription to Oxford DNB and ANB.
Find out about Walpurgis Night, read quotes from Einstein, and discover the meaning of life - view a range of sample entries from the Premium Collection here!
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NEW TITLES
The Oxford Companion to Black British History Edited by David Dabydeen, John Gilmore, and Cecily Jones
Over 400 entries
'A magisterial excavation of black Britain ... every student in the country should read it.' – Christina Patterson, The Independent
Essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the long and fascinating history of black people in the British Isles, The Oxford Companion to Black British History explores the subject from its beginnings in Roman times to the present day. From African auxiliaries stationed on Hadrian's Wall in the 2nd century AD, through John Edmonstone, who taught taxidermy to Charles Darwin, Mary Seacole, the 'Black Florence Nightingale', and Walter Tull, footballer and First World War officer, to our own day, the OCBBH provides detailed timeline charts and key dates for people and events. Key concepts such as Emancipation and Reparations are examined, while a unique collection of articles are brought together to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the black presence in Britain, and the rich and diverse contribution it has made to British society.
Print edition ISBN: 9780192804396
Publishing date: 2007
The Oxford Dictionary of American Art and Artists by Ann Lee Morgan
Over 940 entries
The first one-volume dictionary of American Art to be published in thirty years, this essential resource’s 945 alphabetically-arranged entries offer an insightful and informative view of America’s artistic heritage. An indispensable biographical and critical guide to American art from colonial times to contemporary postmodernism, this long overdue resource provides readers with a wealth of factual detail and perceptive analysis of America’s leading painters, ranging from John Singleton Copley, Thomas Cole, and Mary Cassatt to such modern masters as Jackson Pollack and Andy Warhol. Prominent sculptors and photographers are also covered – from Alexander Calder to Louise Nevelson and Man Ray to Walker Evans – as well as contemporary installation artists, including video master Bill Viola. The dictionary also provides entries on notable American institutions, organizations, schools, techniques, styles, and movements, while examining important individuals connected to the art scene, such as the collector Peggy Guggenheim and the critic Clement Greenberg.
Print edition ISBN: 9780195128789
Publishing date: 2007
A Dictionary of Law Enforecement by Graham Gooch and Michael Williams
Over 3,400 entries
The only dictionary available that focuses on UK law enforcement terms, A Dictionary of Law Enforcement contains over 3,400 entries covering law, accountancy, insurance, shipping, commerce and trade, pathology, forensic medicine, criminology, and psychology. Succinct and practical in its approach, it targets the terms used on criminal, criminal justice, and police studies courses. Entries are supported by a wealth of practical information, including (where appropriate) citations and references to statutes and legislation, and are fully cross-referenced for easy use. The dictionary also contains five useful appendices: Abbreviations and Acronyms, Recordable Offences, Disclosure Code, Disclosure Guidelines, and Disclosure Protocol.
Print edition ISBN: 9780192807021
Publishing date: 2007
A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation by Chris Park
Over 8,500 entries
'It is refreshing to find a good [environmental dictionary] ... [its] choices are sound and definitions are solid and unspun.' – New Scientist
This informative dictionary contains over 8,500 entries on all aspects of environmental science and conservation. Social as well as scientific in focus, it provides comprehensive coverage of the social aspect of environmental science (including treaties, organisations, and agencies relating to the environment) and ecology, as well as biographies of key figures in the field. International in scope, it embraces a broad spectrum of environmental areas including sustainable development; biodiversity; conservation; environmental ethics, philosophy, and history; resource management; sociology; and policy on the environment. It also features over 30 highlighted entries on key topics, such as Air pollution, Chernobyl, El Niņo, the Gaia hypothesis, and Ozone depletion, and 10 appendices covering a range of related subjects including international environmental treaties, the Beaufort scale, the Richter scale, the geologic timescale, and web links.
Print edition ISBN: 9780198609957
Publishing date: 2007
The Oxford Companion to the High Court of Australia by Michael Coper, Tony Blackshield, George Williams
Over 430 entries
'... the definitive compendium.' – International Trade and Business Law Annual
A pioneering reference work, this comprehensive and scholarly publication examines the High Court of Australia's public work, the Court's role in Australian law, politics and society, and the Court's inner workings. Containing 435 expertly compressed and skilfully cross-referenced entries, the Companion’s broad treatment of topics gives a scope far beyond the professional concerns of legal practice. This reference work will therefore not only benefit lawyers and law students, but also prove to be a valuable resource for other professionals, including journalists, political scientists, historians and those interested in the history and workings of the High Court of Australia. It does much to help fill the need for a wider and deeper understanding of this institution and the part it plays in the life of the nation.
Print edition ISBN: 9780195540222
Publishing date: 2003
The Oxford Companion to Irish History Edited by S. J. Connolly
Over 1,800 entries
'a serious reference work which, unusually, is also a rewarding read for the casual browser ... [a] good Companion to student, historian or lay reader alike' – Neil Johnston, Belfast Telegraph
In a field that has long been at the epicentre of political and academic debate, The Oxford Companion to Irish History offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to all aspects of this fascinating and complex land. Written by a team of 91 renowned experts in the field of Irish studies, the Companion's 1,800 A-Z entries explore Irish history from earliest times to the early 21st century. Revised and updated, this second edition of the Companion takes an inclusive approach to Irish history, with entries ranging from horse racing to Home Rule, bogs to boxing, and Parnell to parliaments. Traditional topics such as the rebellion of 1798 and the Irish Civil War can be found alongside entries on newly developing areas such as women's history and popular culture. It combines concise definitions with in-depth analytical essays, while its Appendices include maps and a subject index, which groups headwords into thematic batches to provide an alternative way to access the entries.
Print edition ISBN: 9780199234837
Publishing date: 2002
The Oxford Companion to Scottish History Edited by Michael Lynch
'exemplary and wonderfully readable' – Financial Times
Over 500,000 words in length, and written by more than 70 distinguished contributors, the Oxford Companion to Scottish History aims to cover more than 20 centuries of history, and interpret history broadly, covering areas such as archaeology, climate, culture, languages, immigration, migration, and emigration. Multi-authored entries analyse key themes such as national identity, women and society, living standards, and religious belief across the centuries in an authoritative yet approachable way. The A-Z entries are complemented by maps, genealogies, a glossary, a chronology, and an extensive guide to further reading.
More than a historical dictionary or encyclopedia, the Companion’s coverage extends from Orkney and Shetland to Galloway, from the Western Isles to the Borders, includes historical personalities such as Columba, Macbeth, and William Wallace, and stands alone – when compared to its competitors – in providing analysis of issues such as national identity and living standards and by offering readers a broader range of topics and approaches. An essential and authoritative reference source for students and academics of Scottish, British, Irish, and European history, and related fields, it will also appeal to interested general readers, including members of the Scottish Diaspora – in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the US.
Print edition ISBN: 9780199234820
Publishing date: 2001
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NEW EDITIONS
The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Edited by Margaret Drabble, Jenny Stringer, and Daniel Hahn
A well-established bestseller, this indispensable, compact guide to all aspects of English literature has been fully revised and updated for the third edition. It covers world fiction, historical context, writers, works, literary theory, allusions, characters, and plot summaries. New, analytical feature entries supply a wealth of information about key genres in literature, including short stories and metre. The third edition also includes increased coverage of world fiction, fully-updated appendices listing literary prize-winners, as well as a historical timeline chronicling the development of literature from its origins up to the present day. New entries on modern authors such as Jim Crace and Ben Elton have been added, alongside new entries on topics such as travel writing and Anglo-Indian literature. Expanded coverage of world authors includes notable authors in translation, new authors and titles.
Based on the best-selling Oxford Companion to English Literature, this classic reference work was written originally by a team of more than 140 distinguished contributors headed by Margaret Drabble. It is the essential reference source for English students, teachers, and all other readers of literature in English.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Linguistics by P. H. Matthews
Fully revised and updated for the second edition, this invaluable work is the most authoritative dictionary of linguistics of its kind available. The author, Peter Matthews, is professor of linguistics at Cambridge University and an established expert in the field. The dictionary covers every aspect of this multidisciplinary field, including sociolinguistics, language theory and history, language families, and major languages from all over the world (including major national/regional dialects), phonetics, formal semantics, and key figures and ideas in linguistics.
With over 150 new entries, the dictionary now boasts greatly enhanced coverage of sociolinguistics, new entries on notable recent theorists in the field, such as Del Hymes and Peter Trudgill, and expanded coverage of regional dialects, such as Estuary English. Wide-ranging and accessible, this dictionary is an ideal reference for undergraduate students and teachers in language-related courses, and a great introduction to linguistics for the general reader with an interest in the theory and structure of language.
The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations Edited by Elizabeth Knowles
This up-to-date, comprehensive collection offers a vivid picture both of the world today, and of the landmark events and key voices leading to it since 1900. From Catherine Tate and the Simpsons to Mother Teresa and Winston Churchill, Modern Quotations charts watersheds such as two World Wars and 9/11 as well as the ebbs and flows of popular culture. The 5,000+ quotations from authors as diverse as Elizabeth Arden, Billy Connolly, Bertolt Brecht, Linda Evangelista, Eddie Izzard, Carl Sagan, William Shatner, and Desmond Tutu, combine the informative and the entertaining, and range from the deeply serious to the frivolous and surreal. New authors include Pamela Anderson, Kemal Ataturk, Pope Benedict XVI, David Cameron, Paula Ratcliffe, and Oprah Winfrey. The dictionary is author-organized with generous cross-referencing and easy-to-use keyword and thematic indexes. An authoritative look-up reference and an enjoyable source for browsing, this book is a vital part of modern reference shelf.
A new unique selection process - the Oxford English Corpus (the world’s largest ongoing language research programme) - has been used to identify additional quotes for this new edition, ensuring that all the most popular and widely known quotes are featured. New quotations include Linda McCartney’s ‘I don't eat anything with a face,’ and Yves Saint Laurent’s ‘I wish I had invented blue jeans.’
A Dictionary of Astronomy by Ian Ridpath
The second edition of this established dictionary, edited by renowned author and broadcaster Ian Ridpath (with the help of over 20 expert contributors), contains over 4,200 up-to-date entries on all aspects of astronomy. It covers everything from space exploration and the equipment involved, to astrophysics, cosmology, and the concept of time. The dictionary also features biographical entries on eminent astronomers, as well as worldwide coverage of observatories and telescopes. Appendices include tables of Apollo lunar landing missions, the constellations, and the Local Group of galaxies. Entries are supported by numerous tables and diagrams.
Fully revised and updated for the second edition, the dictionary includes information on new space missions, and also boasts entry-level web links to the top astronomical websites and highlighted entries on topics such as the Big Bang theory, black holes, galaxy evolution, and SETI. It is an invaluable reference source for students, professionals, amateur astronomers, and for space enthusiasts generally.
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