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   What are the different types of encyclopedias?

   • There are different types of encyclopedias. Some are general and have pages on lots of topics. The English language Encyclopædia Britannica and German Brockhaus are general encyclopedias. Some are about specific topics. For example, there are encyclopedias of medicine or philosophy.

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   What is an example of a general encyclopedia?

   • Some other examples of the general encyclopedias are: Encyclopedia Americana. New York: Grolier, 2005. 30 volumes, (ISBN: 0-7172-0138-4). The first edition was published in 1903-1904 as a 16 volume set. The 1912 edition carried its title only “Americana”. The Encyclopedia contains short articles on specific subjects.

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   How do I use encyclopedias?

   • Use encyclopedias and other "reference" books and resources to get an overview of your topic or issue, learn the definitions of terms and concepts, and/or identify keywords to use in searching for additional information. Below is just a small sample of what we have available. Use Library Search on the homepage to find more.

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   How are encyclopedias grouped?

   • The encyclopedias can be grouped differently by using different characteristics. Generally the encyclopedias are broadly grouped into two broad categories, i.e. General Encyclopedia, and Subject Encyclopedia. The encyclopedias may also be grouped by the size or number of volumes, i.e.: Single volume or Multi-volume encyclopedias.

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   One can study and compare what each of the three main types of encyclopaedia has had to offer by reading entries on the same subject in the Encyclopédie française, Webster’s Third New International Dictionary (1961), and the 15th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica.

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   Entry for the French word "Amour" (Love) in a paper encyclopedia ( Larousse Universel) and in an online encyclopedia (Wikimini.org). An encyclopedia ( American English) or encyclopaedia ( British English) [1] is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge, either general or special, to a particular field or discipline.

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   Types of Encyclopedias. General Encyclopedia. Subject Encyclopedias. Single Volume Encyclopedias. Some Indian Encyclopedias. Electronic Considerations. Uses of Encyclopedias. Evaluation of Encyclopedias. Authority. Scope and Purpose. Treatment. Arrangement. Format. Revision. Limitations. Special Features. References. 1. Introduction.

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   Encyclopaedia - Encyclopaedias in general | Britannica. Contents. Home Literature Libraries & Reference Works. Encyclopaedias in general. The role of encyclopaedias. Of the various types of reference works—who’s whos, dictionaries, atlases, gazetteers, directories, and so forth—the encyclopaedia is the only one that can be termed self-contained.

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   There are different types of encyclopedias. Some are general and have pages on lots of topics. The English language Encyclopædia Britannica and German Brockhaus are general encyclopedias. Some are about specific topics. For example, there are encyclopedias of medicine or philosophy.

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   Dec 12, 2006 · Encyclopedias. Use encyclopedias and other "reference" books and resources to get an overview of your topic or issue, learn the definitions of terms and concepts, and/or identify keywords to use in searching for additional information. Below is just a small sample of what we have available. Use Library Search on the homepage to find more.