| Appalachian
Region |
| Call No. |
Title |
| R 200.975 E56
2005 |
Encyclopedia
of Religion in the South
This book contains modest entries on Appalachia’s religious heritage,
music and serpent handling. |
| R 301.097 E56 |
Encyclopedia
of American Social History, 1993
This resource provides extensive essays concerning the South and Appalachian
society and culture. |
| R 339.4609
G548a 2006 |
Atlas of Poverty
in America
Does an excellent job of charting poverty in the region and allows easy comparison
to other historically poverty-stricken areas in the United States. |
| R 339.4609
P879 2004 |
Poverty in
the United States: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, and
Policy
Two volume set offers essays on Appalachia, rural poverty, social welfare problems
and landmark programs, such as the War on Poverty and Great Society. |
| R 361.974 A646
2005 |
Appalachian
Cultural Competency: A Guide for Medical, Mental Health, and
Social Service Professionals
Developed for medical professionals and social workers, people from outside the
region will find this book a welcome introduction to Appalachia’s culture
and social structure. |
| R 362.556 H236
2008 |
Handbook of
Families and Poverty
New publication features a 12 page double column essay with extensive bibliography
focusing on “Appalachian Families and Poverty.” |
| R 974 E563
2006 |
Encyclopedia
of Appalachia
This single volume encyclopedia is quickly becoming the definitive reference
work on the region and its people. It’s A to Z format provides an excellent
starting point for undergraduate research. |
R 974 H236
2006
|
Handbook to
Appalachia
This handbook utilizes a chapter format and offers useful, up to date bibliographies.
If your topic is addressed, it is an invaluable resource. |
| State Encyclopedias |
| R 975.4 W5215
2006 |
West Virginia
Encyclopedia |
| R 975.6003
E56 2006 |
Encyclopedia
of North Carolina |
| R 975.7 S726
2006 |
South Carolina
Encyclopedia |
| R 976.89 E56
1981 |
Encyclopedia
of East Tennessee |
| R 976.9 K3725
1992 |
Kentucky Encyclopedia
Also online: http://www.kyenc.org/ |
| E-book |
New
Georgia Encyclopedia |
| E-book |
Encyclopedia
of Alabama |
| African Americans and Minority
Relations |
| R 305.8009 D264r 2006 |
Race Relations
in America
This work features primary documents. The book is organized in chapters rather
than the A-Z format. The annotated bibliographies are valuable. African-Americans,
Asian-Americans and Native Americans are among the groups included. |
| R 960.03 A258 2005 |
Africana: Encyclopedia
of the African and African American Experience
Both Africa and African America are covered in this encyclopedia. |
| R 973.049 E56 2006 |
Encyclopedia of African-American Culture
and History
Volume six provides access to primary documents. |
| Social Class |
| R 331.097 E563
2007 |
Encyclopedia
of U.S. Labor and Working Class History
Three volume sets includes detailed entries on individuals, unions, government,
and labor actions. Entries include bibliographies. Series has excellent index
and finding aids. |
| R 975.003 E557 |
Encyclopedia
of Southern Culture, 1989
While showing its age, this encyclopedia still offers significant essays on social
classes in the South. It provides a good starting point. |
| R 305.509 C614
2007 |
Class in America:
An Encyclopedia
While not dedicated to Appalachia or the American South, it provides an excellent
introduction to concept to social class and major class issues in the United
States. |
| Women |
R
305.488 B6274 2005
|
Black
Women in America
Coverage includes major topics, events and
biographies are included. Entries include
bibliographies. Volume three contains detailed chronology
and selected
bibliography. |
| R 305.409 C967e 2007 |
Encyclopedia
of Women’s History in America
This is an excellent starting place to research women’s contribution to
American culture. Work covers a three hundred year time period. Volume features
concise bibliographies. |
| R 920.7
N899 |
Notable
American Women, 1971-2004
Volumes cover different time periods. Biographies are in
alphabetical order within
the given period. |
| Cultural History |
| R 306.097 B365 2001 |
Beacham’s
Encyclopedia of Social Change
Reference set provides a chronology of social change in some forty different
areas including ethnic groups, race relations, sex and gender. |
| Primary Documents in Reference
Books |
| Reference sets with dedicated primary
source volumes: |
| R 973.03 D554 2003 |
Dictionary
of American History,
volume 9 |
| R 973.049 E56 2006 |
Encyclopedia
of African American Culture and History, volume 6 |
| R 940.303 W9275 2005 |
Encyclopedia
of World War I, volume 5 |
Reference works which are collections of primary sources: |
| R 305.8009 C726 2004 |
Columbia Documentary History of Race
and Ethnicity in America |
| R 917.303 H673 |
Historic
Documents (1972-2006) |
| R 920.073 R432 |
Research
Guide to American Historical Biography, 1988 |
| R 973.049 F853 |
Freedom
on my Mind: The Columbia Documentary History of the African
American Experience, 2003 |
| R 973.049 S358s |
Slavery
in America: From Colonial Times to the Civil War, 2000 |
| Statistical Resources: |
| R 301.1543 G175g |
Gallup Poll |
| R 310 S79 |
The
Statesman’s Yearbook, 2008 |
| R 317.3 U58sa |
Statistical
Abstract of the United States, 2007 |
