The encyclopaedia of Islam.

Format:

Database & Article Index

Website/Database

Contributor:

Bearman, P. J. (Peri J.)

Garborieau, Marc

Brill Academic Publishers.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic civilization.

Islamic countries--Encyclopedias.

Islamic countries.

Islamic civilization--Encyclopedias.

Islam--Encyclopedias.

Islam.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Databases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Updated quarterly

Began in 2002.

polychrome

Other Title:

Encyclopedia of Islam

Place of Publication:

[Leiden] : Brill, [2002]-

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirements: Gentium font needs to be installed. Directions are on the home page of the Encyclopedia site.

text file

Summary:

The Encyclopaedia of Islam Online sets out the present state of our knowledge of the Islamic World. It is a unique and invaluable reference tool, an essential key to understanding the world of Islam, and the authoritative source not only for the religion, but also for the believers and the countries in which they live. Access provided for the 2nd edition, a Glossary and Index of Terms to the 2nd edition, the ongoing 3rd edition, and a Historical Atlas of Islam.

Notes:

Title from opening screen (viewed July 9, 2007).

At head of title: Brillonline.

Editors: P. Bearman ... [and others], 2nd edition, Glossary and Index of Terms; Marc Garborieau ... [and others], 3rd edition; Hugh Kennedy, Historical Atlas of Islam.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Issued also in print as: Encyclopaedia of Islam

OCLC:

56713464

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.