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Linguistics Reference Sources

Encyclopedia of language and linguistics
Ref P29 .E48 1994
Dictionary of linguistics and phonetics
Ref P29 .C65 2003
Key concepts in language and linguistics
Ref P29 .T687 1999

Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window
The OED “is a historical dictionary of English, covering the language from the earliest times to the present day. It aims to show not only the current meanings of words, but also to trace their development through time.”

Reference Sources from Related Disciplines

Encyclopedia of Psychology
Ref BF 31 .E52 2000
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The 8 volume encyclopedia is a collaborative effort of the American Psychological Association and Oxford University Press. The encyclopedia includes more than 1500 entries, including biographies. The work covers the history of psychology, theoretical concepts, research, application, development and change. In addition to topics in psychology, relevant interdisciplinary topics are included
Handbook of child psychology
Ref BF721 .H242 2006
Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology
Ref GN 307 .E52 1996
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A 4 volume work, the encyclopedia covers nine general areas of interest, including sub-fields of the discipline, concepts and subjects, cultural regions, issues relating to the profession, linguistics, and other related items.
Encyclopedia of social and cultural anthropology (e-book)
Link navigates to 2010 e-book version; also available in print: Ref GN 307 . E525 1996
Encyclopedia of Education
Ref LB 15 .E47 2003 v. 1-8
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The articles describe institutions, people, processes, philosophies, and roles of education. The articles of the second edition of the 8 volume encyclopedia include global perspectives and influences of contemporary society, as appropriate.
Encyclopedia of educational psychology
Ref LB 1050.9 .E63 2008
Handbook of research on the education of young children
Ref LB1119 .H25 2006
Handbook of research on teaching the English language
Ref LB1576 .H234 2003
Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Ref ML100 .G16 1998
Encyclopedia of communication theory
Ref P87.5 .E496 2009
Encyclopedia of human biology
Ref QP 11 .E53 1997