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Columbia Encyclopedia (6th edition)
Columbia University Press; Bartleby.com
(Online edition)
Publisher e-mail: [email protected] 2001
Internet URL:
http://www.bartleby.com/65/ Gratis
Last visited: May 2001
Keywords General knowledge The Columbia Encyclopedia has been an enduring, reputable reference work since the 1920s. The sixth edition brings this tradition to the Web. With 51,000 entries, it covers a wide range of topics, including history, geography, science, culture, technology, and literature. The sixth edition also includes events and topics from the 1990s, ranging from electronic mail and modems to President Clinton's impeachment and the turmoil in Yugoslavia.
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