Getting Started
This guide is intended for students who are enrolled in History 307 or for those interested in beginning research regarding Buddhism.
Reference works are an excellent way of getting background information on your topic. They're usually trustworthy because they've been written and reviewed by subject experts.
Electronic Reference Sources
Off-campus access requires my.emich authentication.
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Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new window
Search and display the full-text of reference books.
Subjects: Many subjects, including History, Education, Film, Health, Science, Social Science
Info type: encyclopedia and reference book entries.
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SAGE Reference & Academic Ebooks This link opens in a new window
Selected Ebooks and reference sources from SAGE.
Subjects: Many subjects, including African American Studies, Anthropology, Business Ethics, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Education, Gender Studies, History, Politics, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Work, Sociology.
Info type: encyclopedia articles, ebooks
Finding Print Reference Sources
EMU Library's Print Reference Collection
Our print reference collection is located on the second level, west side.
Most reference materials having to do with Buddhism have call numbers beginning with BQ.
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Reference materials cannot be checked out.
Specific Reference Titles
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The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism
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Call Number: BQ130 .P75 2014; Third LevelPublication Date: 2013Bridges the major Buddhist traditions to provide encyclopedic coverage of the most important terms, concepts, texts, authors, deities, schools, monasteries, and geographical sites from across the history of Buddhism.
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Encyclopedia of Buddhism
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Call Number: BQ128 .E62 2004; Reference Collection -- First FloorISBN: 0028657187Publication Date: 2005Describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as its different schools and sects. -
A Dictionary of Buddhism
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Call Number: BQ130 .K46x 2003; Reference Collection -- First FloorISBN: 0198605609Publication Date: 2003Covers both historical and contemporary issues in Buddhism and includes all Buddhist schools and cultures.
Get Research Help
Humanities Librarian
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