Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim world /
editor in chief, Richard C. Martin.
- New York : Macmillan Reference USA : Thomson/Gale, c2004.
- 2 v. (xxxv, 416 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
v. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z, index.
"This two-volume set on Islam is a timely resource aimed at the general reader. More than 500 articles, 200-5,000 words in length, describe the Islamic world from its known beginnings to the present day. A 'Synoptic Outline of Entries' at the beginning of volume one presents a thematic overview of the encyclopedia that facilitates browsing. A glossary of terms and a pronunciation key appear at the end of volume two, followed by genealogies, timelines, and a detailed index."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.
0028656032 (set) 0028656040 (v. 1) 0028656059 (v. 2)
2003009964
Islam--Encyclopedias.
BP40 / .E525 2004
909.097 ENC
Includes bibliographical references and index.
v. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z, index.
"This two-volume set on Islam is a timely resource aimed at the general reader. More than 500 articles, 200-5,000 words in length, describe the Islamic world from its known beginnings to the present day. A 'Synoptic Outline of Entries' at the beginning of volume one presents a thematic overview of the encyclopedia that facilitates browsing. A glossary of terms and a pronunciation key appear at the end of volume two, followed by genealogies, timelines, and a detailed index."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.
0028656032 (set) 0028656040 (v. 1) 0028656059 (v. 2)
2003009964
Islam--Encyclopedias.
BP40 / .E525 2004
909.097 ENC