Encyclopedia of American Studies
- Encyclopedia of American Studies
Infobox Journal
discipline = History, American Studies
abbreviation = EAS
website = http://www.eas-ref.press.jhu.edu
publisher = Johns Hopkins University Press
country = USA
history = 2008 to present
ISSN = 0164-0178
"Encyclopedia of American Studies" brings together a wide range of disciplines related to the history and culture of the United States, from pre-colonial days to the present. With over 660 online, searchable articles and biographies and accompanying biblographies, the "Encyclopedia of American Studies" supports research and study in a wide range of courses and assignments at all levels. The Encyclopedia was created in 2008 with over 600 images.
The project is run under the sponsorship of the American Studies Association (ASA). It is updated and expanded quarterly. Miles Orvell of Temple University is its Editor-in-Chief.
External links
* [http://www.eas-ref.press.jhu.edu Journal home page at JHU Press]
* [http://www.theasa.net/ The ASA Website]
* [http://etc.temple.edu/English/dbpages/people/OrvellM.asp Miles Orvell Homepage ]
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