Archer Library: Geography 100: Background Sources

Magazines

Looking for something more casual? Check out the following magazines on the 5th floor of the library.

Dictionaries give brief definitions of unfamiliar words, terms and acronyms.

A dictionary of geography by Mayhew, Susan
Covering all aspects of physical and human geography, this dictionary is an essential guide to students at all levels.

Encyclopedias are useful for acquiring basic background information on a topic and are valuable places to start your research.

Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Contains the full-text of the 32-volume Encyclopaedia Britannica, plus the Britannica Student Encyclopedia, Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia, and the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. Contains video clips, and links to journal articles, Webster's Third New International Dictionary Unabridged; and the Britannica Book of the Year. EB Online also features a searchable Internet directory including over 130,000 links to web sites selected, rated, and reviewed by Britannica editors.

Handbooks are useful to discover current topics, issues, questions, and debates in the geography field.