Research Guides: Geography & Earth Sciences: Background Info

Reference Materials

Geographical Design by Stephen Hirtle
Call Number: Online
ISBN: 9781608455966
Publication Date: 2011
eBook
Encyclopedia of Earth and Physical Sciences by Marshall Cavendish Corporation Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: QE5 .E513 2005
ISBN: 0761475834
Publication Date: 2005
Encyclopedia of Estuaries by Michael J. Kennish (Editor); Daniel Alongi (Editorial Board Member); Walter Boynton (Editorial Board Member); Donald F. Boesch (Editorial Board Member); Robert W. Howarth (Editorial Board Member); Lisa Levin (Editorial Board Member); Scott W. Nixon (Editorial Board Member); Carlos Duarte (Editorial Board Member)
ISBN: 9789401788007
Publication Date: 2016
eBook
Encyclopedia of Scientific Dating Methods by W. Jack Rink (Editor); Jeroen Thompson (Editor)
ISBN: 9789400763043
Publication Date: 2015
eBook
National Geographic Almanac of Geography by U. S. National Geographic Society Staff
Call Number: G123 .N37 2005
ISBN: 079223877X
Publication Date: 2005

GIS Dictionary
Free web-based resource from Esri that contains succinct definitions to geographic information systems (GIS) terms related to analysis, GIS modeling and web-based GIS, cartography, Esri software, and more.

Cultural / Political Geography

Encyclopedia of Stateless Nations : ethnic and national groups around the world
ISBN: 161069953X
Publication Date: 2016
eBook
Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America by Michael Johnson; Richard Hook (Illustrator)
Call Number: E76.2 .J64
ISBN: 9781554073078
Publication Date: 2007
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations by Gall & Gleason
ISBN: 9781414433905
Publication Date: 2012
eBook
Presents information on countries & dependencies from around the world. Entries cover a variety of topics, including banking, security, climate, demographics & government data.
Encyclopedia of International Relations and Global Politics
Call Number: JZ1160 .E53x 2005
ISBN: 0415311608
Publication Date: 2005
The Encyclopedia of World Cultures by David Levinson (Editor)
ISBN: 9780816118403
Publication Date: 1996 - 2002
eBook
This reference set lists and describes more than 1,500 global cultures. Based on research of social scientists, it is the source for historical, social, political, economic, linguistic, religious, and other information on virtually every existing culture.

Does Auraria Library own the item?

Though Auraria Library has access to thousands of online and print materials, no library has everything. However, it's likely you can get access to an item through other sources!

Start My Research
Enter the title to determine if Auraria Library has a copy of the book. Limit by material type, publication date, author, and more.
Prospector
Not in our library? Search this catalog, which has material from academic, public, and special libraries in Colorado and Wyoming. Auraria Campus students, staff, and faculty can request over 30 million books, journals, DVDs, CDs, videos and other material at no charge and the item(s) will be delivered to Auraria Library for pick-up.
WorldCat
Still no luck? Get materials from libraries around the world here. This extremely comprehensive catalog lists the holdings of thousands of libraries throughout North America & beyond.
Interlibrary Loan
Can't find an item anywhere? Request the item via Interlibrary Loan. You can request journal articles, books, and other material. You will first need to create an account and then enter the citation information of the item you need.