Reference & Information Science Books

New and Published Books

1. Asian American Literature

   Edited by David Leiwei Li

   Co-published by Routledge and Edition SynapseAmerican writers whose provenance lies in Asia have been producing and publishing work of interest and distinction for well over a century. However, in recent decades there has been an exponential growth in their output, and much Asian-American...

   Published May 24th 2012 by Routledge
2. The Europa International Foundation Directory 2012

   21st Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Now in its twenty-first edition, the Europa International Foundation Directory 2012 provides an unparalleled guide to the foundations, trusts, charitable and grant-making NGOs, and other similar not-for-profit organizations of the world. It provides a comprehensive picture of third sector...

   Published May 23rd 2012 by Routledge
3. Business and Gender

   Edited by Alison M. Konrad

   Series: Critical Perspectives on Business and Management

   Serious thinking on business and gender has blossomed over the past few decades. What began as a tentative examination of the ways women and men might differ has evolved into a complex and vibrant field of international research and study. Edited by a leading scholar in the field, this new...

   Published April 19th 2012 by Routledge
4. International Who's Who in Classical Music 2012

   28th Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: Biographical Reference Series

   The International Who’s Who in Classical Music 2012 is a vast source of biographical and contact information for singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors, managers and more. Each entrant has been given the opportunity to update his or her information for the new improved...

   Published April 1st 2012 by Routledge
5. International Who's Who in Popular Music 2012

   14th Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: Biographical Reference Series

   International Who's Who in Popular Music 2012 gives biographical information and contact details for some of the most talented and influential artists and individuals from the world of popular music. Now in its fourteenth edition, there are over 7,000 biographies charting...

   Published March 25th 2012 by Routledge
6. The International Who's Who in Classical/Popular Music Set 2012

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: INTERNATIONAL WHO'S WHO IN CLASSICAL/POPULAR MUSIC

   Combining the International Who's Who in Classical Music and the International Who's Who in Popular Music, this two-volume set provides a complete view of the whole of the music world. Within the International Who's Who in Classical Music, each biographical entry comprises personal information...

   Published March 21st 2012 by Routledge
7. The Military Balance 2012

   By Iiss

   Series: The Military Balance

   The Military Balance is the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ annual assessment of the military capabilities and defense economics of 170 countries worldwide. It is a useful resource for those involved in security policy making, analysis and research.The book is a region-by-region...

   Published March 5th 2012 by Routledge
8. The Territories of the Russian Federation 2012

   13th Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: Europa Territories of the World series

   This excellent reference source brings together hard-to-find information on the eighty-three constituent units of the Russian Federation. The introduction examines the Russian Federation as a whole, focusing on the evolution of the relationship between the central state and the regions, followed by...

   Published February 22nd 2012 by Routledge
9. Understanding Creative Users of ICTs

   Users as Social Actors

   Edited by David Kurt Herold, Harmeet Sawhney, Leopoldina Fortunati

   The disjuncture between the design intent of the developers of ICTs and the needs of the users has often led to surprising use of new technologies, as users have refused to become mere agents of the designers. Individual users have adopted their own uses of ICTs based on the complex webs of...

   Published February 14th 2012 by Routledge
10. Perspectives in Medical Geography

    Theory and Applications for Librarians

    Edited by Amy J. Blatt

    Medical geography is a fascinating area of rapidly evolving study that aims to analyse and improve worldwide health issues based on the geographical factors which have an impact on them. Perspectives in Medical Geography will appeal to both novice and seasoned researchers looking to be informed on...

    Published January 31st 2012 by Routledge