1. The Encyclopedia of World History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern, Chronologically Arranged by Peter N. Stearns: This comprehensive reference book covers world history from ancient times to the present day, including political, social, cultural, religious, and economic developments. It provides detailed information on major events, people, and places, as well as an overview of the development of major civilizations.
2. Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences by William A. Darity Jr.: This encyclopedia provides an overview of the social sciences and their various subfields. It covers topics such as anthropology, economics, psychology, sociology, and political science.
3. The Oxford Encyclopedia of World History edited by William H. McNeill: This encyclopedia covers world history from the ancient period to the present day. It provides detailed information on major events, people, and places, as well as an overview of the development of major civilizations.
4. The Encyclopedia of Religion edited by Mircea Eliade: This comprehensive reference book covers the history, beliefs, practices, and traditions of the world’s major religions. It provides detailed information on the major religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.
5. The Encyclopedia of Philosophy edited by Paul Edwards: This comprehensive reference book covers the history, theories, and issues of philosophy. It provides detailed information on major topics, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, and political philosophy.
6. The Encyclopedia of American History edited by Richard B. Morris: This comprehensive reference book covers the history of the United States from colonial times to the present day. It provides detailed information on major events, people, and places, as well as an overview of the development of the nation.
7. The Encyclopedia of Science edited by Neil Schlager: This comprehensive reference book covers the history, theories, and issues of the major scientific disciplines. It provides detailed information on topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology.
8. The Encyclopedia of Social Work edited by Rafael J. Engel and Marianne R. Woodside: This comprehensive reference book covers the history, theories, and issues of social work. It provides detailed information on topics such as child welfare, mental health, family therapy, and community development.
9. The Encyclopedia of Law edited by William C. Anderson: This comprehensive reference book covers the history, theories, and issues of the major areas of law. It provides detailed information on topics such as criminal law, civil law, constitutional law, and international law.
10. The Encyclopedia of Psychology edited by Robert J. Sternberg and Karin Sternberg: This comprehensive reference book covers the history, theories, and issues of psychology. It provides detailed information on topics such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and clinical psychology.