Online Reference / Background Information
The following are suggested starting points for find background information on Middle East Countries. (Some of these links will take you to the Catalog record. Please click VIEW ONLINE).
- Encyclopaedia of IslamThe Encyclopedia of Islam Online provides access to over 13,000 articles covering nearly all aspects of Islam. Access to this resource includes an index of subjects and proper names.
- Encyclopaedia Judaica This link opens in a new windowUpdated edition of this lauded work on Judaism features more than 21,000 entries on Jewish life, culture, history, and religion, written by Israeli, American and European subject specialists.
- Encyclopaedia Iranica This link opens in a new windowThe Encyclopaedia Iranica is a multi-disciplinary reference work and research tool designed to record the facts of Iranian history and civilization
- CIA World Fact BookThe CIA World Factbook provides general information about specific countries in the world, including sections on geography, demographics, economics, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
Guide Contact
Geoff Husic
Contact:
Slavic, Linguistics, and Near East Studies Librarian
Room 519 Watson Library
University of Kansas
1425 Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence, KS 66045-7544
Voice 785-864-3957
FAX 785-864-3850
husic@ku.edu
Room 519 Watson Library
University of Kansas
1425 Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence, KS 66045-7544
Voice 785-864-3957
FAX 785-864-3850
husic@ku.edu