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The Cambridge History of Japan 6 volumes (1988-in
progress)
DS835 .C36 1988
Volume 6 covers the twentieth century.
Encyclopedia of Asian History 4 volumes (1988)
Reference DS31 .E33 1988
Aimed at the non-specialist audience; most articles include
short bibliographies.
Encyclopedia of Japan (1999)
Beck Center CD-ROM 366
The Far East and Australasia (1971 to present)
Reference DS1 .F3
An annual with excellent summaries of recent political events
in Asian countries.
Japan: A Bilingual Atlas (1991)
Ref-Atlas G2355 .J37 1991
Japan: An Illustrated Encyclopedia 2 volumes (1993)
Reference DS805 .J263 1993
Based on the 1983 Kodansha (below); more compact and up-to-date;
has atlas section at end.
Kodansha Encyclopedia of Japan 9 volumes (1983)
Reference DS 805 .K33 1983
Comprehensive survey of Japanese life and culture.
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For information on how to cite your research:
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
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Ref Desk BF76.7 .P83 2001
Detailed information about the APA style's requirements.
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