Detour
This site no longer is updated and has been superseded by three specialized lists:
This site no longer is updated and has been superseded by three specialized lists:
Pew Global Attitudes Project
Available online.
A survey of 14,000 individuals in 13 countries reveals that "most Muslims and Westerners are convinced that relations between them are generally bad these days. Many in the West see Muslims as fanatical, violent, and as lacking tolerance. Meanwhile, Muslims in the Middle East and Asia generally see Westerners as selfish, immoral and greedy - as well as violent and fanatical."
A link is maintained on this Leyburn Library page.
Sage/Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Available online.
Five-volume set, published in 2006, contains about 1,000 signed entries that "focus on topics in physical/biological anthropology, archaeology, cultural/social anthropology, linguistics, and applied anthropology. Also included are relevant articles on geology, paleontology, biology, evolution, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and theology. "
Links will be maintained in Annie and on several Leyburn Library Web pages, including here.
Gale/Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Available online.
Provides brief biographical and career details on more than 20,000 contemporary African Americans, including leaders from sports, the arts, business, religion, etc. (19th edition, 2006)
Links will be maintained in Annie and on several Leyburn Library Web site pages, including here.
World Bank.
Available online.
A compilation of studies from several investment banks and other research institutions on the World Cup and its past and possible future effects on countries' economic well-being. For example, one report concludes that the greatest economic benefits would come from an Italian victory in the current World Cup.
A link will be maintained on this Leyburn Library page.
Alan Guttmacher Institute.
Available online. Printed copy ordered for the library collection.
The introduction to this statistical report includes this statement: "The typical American woman wants to have two children. To do so, she will spend roughly five years pregnant, postpartum, or trying to become pregnant, and three decades trying to avoid pregnancy." This report examines social, economic, and historical issues.
A link will be maintained on this Leyburn Library page.