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Reference books include encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, guides, and maps. They can help you find quick factual information and are a good place to get background information. Use the below links to find out general information about your topic.
Includes the Encyclopedia Britannica, World Data Analyst (statistics on the countries of the world), Gateway to the Classics (significant works in literature, philosophy, history, and science), Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, and more.
Includes 300 full-text articles on phenomena that impact life on Earth, including altered ecosystems, climate change, food and water supply, and population.
For 198 countries provides in-depth analysis of the economic environment, statistics on current economic conditions, trends, and key demographics of the nation's citizens.
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.
225 countries are described,focusing on the ways of life of the people, and the main forces affecting them. For each country there is a mix of demographic, historical, social, economic, political, and religious information.
A series of online books dealing with 101 foreign countries, describing and analyzing their political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions.
Encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary and subject specific research in areas such as art, business, education, history, etc.
Provides detailed country profile” for most countries in the world. Covers geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. Includes country maps.
Provides succinct reports covering world and regional economic and political developments of significance. Designed to help students research and analyze the impact of probable developments on the business climate
Statista provides access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and more. Data sources include market research reports, such as the Ipsos Affluent Survey published annually by Ipsos Media, Simmons National Consumer Studies and Consumer Insights from Scarborough Research, as well as trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases.
Search or browse data held by the U.S. Census Bureau throughout history. You can view the data in multiple formats including map visualizations and data tables.
