Getting Started
This guide is intended for students who are enrolled in History 306 or for those interested in beginning research regarding Hinduism.
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 Hinduism have call numbers beginning with BL.
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Reference materials cannot be checked out.
Specific Reference Titles
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A Dictionary of Hinduism
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Call Number: BL1105 .J65 2009; Reference Collection -- First FloorISBN: 9780198610250Publication Date: 2009Covers all aspects of Hinduism including practices, festivals, beliefs, gods, sacred sites, languages and religious texts. -
Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend
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Call Number: BL1105 .D35 2002; Reference Collection -- First FloorISBN: 0500510881Publication Date: 2002Entries elucidate the history of Hinduism, its mythology, art, architecture, religion, laws and folklore.
Get Research Help
Humanities Librarian
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