Databases: E

Some databases are restricted to the Washington University community. Information about access from outside WU campuses.

• Early American Imprints, Series I: Evans, 1639-1800 (also known as Evans Digital Edition)
  Full-text. Contains all content from original collection through 1800 plus newly digitized content through #50,045, published in 1800. More info
• Early American Imprints, Series II: Shaw-Shoemaker, 1801-1819
  Full-text. 'Covering every aspect of American life during the early decades of the United States, Early American Imprints, Series II (1801-1819) provides full-text access to the 36,000 American books, pamphlets and broadsides published in the first nineteen years of the nineteenth century.' More info
• Early American Newspapers, 1690-1876
  Full-text. The publisher started from Clarence Brigham's History and Bibliography of American Newspapers, 1690-1820, concentrating primarily on those papers that began publication before 1820. More info
• Early English Books Online (EEBO) (1475 - 1700)
  Full-text. Contains over 125,000 titles listed in Pollard & Redgrave's Short-Title Catalogue (1475 - 1640), Wing's Short-Title Catalogue (1641-1700), the Thomason Tracts (1640-1661), and the Early English Books Tract Supplement. See also: Alpha version: EEBO Text Creation Partnership (EEBO-TCP) , full transcriptions of a growing number of titles (1,800+), the full texts of which are searchable. More info
• ECCO (Eighteenth Century Collections Online)
  Full-text. Books and other materials published between 1701 and 1800 in the United Kingdom and the Americas. More info
• ECO, Electronic Collections Online (1995 - )
  Journal index. Over 3000 journals in a variety of subject areas. The Libraries have subscribed to only a few of these titles, and provide free access to the full text articles from only those journals. More info
• EconData.net
  'EconData.Net is designed to help practitioners, researchers, students, and other data users quickly gain access to relevant state and substate socioeconomic data. The site aims to be a convenient, comprehensive first stop for anyone searching among the vast, disparate array of public and private data sources on the Web.' A 100-page guide, 'Socioeconomic Data for Understanding Your Regional Economy: A User’s Guide,' is available as a .pdf file on the site. Some data is provided free. Other datasets are fee-based.
• EconLit with Full Text (1969 - )
  Full text. Indexing & abstracts and some full text for 400+ journals and 500+ collected works per year, including books, dissertations, and working papers. Updated monthly. More info
• Economagic.com
  Economic time series data, mostly for the U.S.
• Education Full Text (1983 - ) (30 concurrent users allowed)
  Journal index. Full-text. Indexes more than 400 English-language periodicals and books, and includes full-text articles from 204 of those titles. Updated monthly. More info
• Education Full Text and ERIC (30 concurrent users allowed)
  This link searches both the Education Full Text database (above) and also ERIC, the other major journal index in the field of education. More info about Education Full Text More info about ERIC
• Eighteenth Century Collections Online
  Full-text. Books and other materials published between 1701 and 1800 in the United Kingdom and the Americas. More info
• Eighteenth Century Journals II
  Full-text. Newspapers and periodicals from 1699-1812. More info
• EIU Country Reports and Country Profiles
  Full-text. In-depth analysis of current political, policy and economic trends with an 18 month outlook. The WUSTL Libraries subscription covers 40 countries across the globe.
• E-Korean Studies
  Full-text. Integrated and comprehensive database which includes eBooks, journal articles, reference materials, lectures, official documents, reports, images, and so on. Areas covered are varied including languages, history, philosophy, literature, etc. Also includes North Korean academic journals.
• Empire Online
  Full-text. 'Over 70,000 images of original manuscripts and printed material, 1492-1962.' More info
• Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
  Full-text. Encyclopedia. More info
• Encyclopaedia Judaica (2007)
  Ebook, full-text. Updated edition of this lauded work on Judaism features more than 21,000 entries on Jewish life, culture, history, and religion. More info
• Encyclopaedia of Islam
  'The Encyclopaedia of Islam Online Edition combines a familiar look with fast and effective research facilities. The entire text of volumes I to XI and Supplement (Volume XII) of the monumental, printed edition of the Encyclopaedia of Islam is now easily available on your computer screen. Additional search facilities and the Supplement enable the user to efficiently search and combine data from a vast corpus of over 12,000 printed pages— within seconds.' (from ebook homepage) See also Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE, and Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures, below, available on the same site.
• Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619-1895 (2006)
  Full-text. '...documents the full range of the African American experience during [this] period—from the arrival of the first slave ship to the death of Frederick Douglass — and shows how all aspects of American culture, history, and national identity have been profoundly influenced by the experience of African Americans.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of African Religion (2009)
  Full-text. '...the first comprehensive work to assemble ideas, concepts, discourses, and extensive essays on African religion.' (from ebook homepage)
• Encyclopedia of American Jewish History (2008)
  Full-text ebook, on the ebrary.com platform.
• Encyclopedia of Anthropology (2006)
  Full-text. 'This five-volume Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a unique collection of over 1000 entries that focuses 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.' (from ebook homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Archaeology (2007)
  Full-text. '...encompasses all aspects of archaeology, including the nature and diversity of archaeology as a scientific discipline, the practice of archaeology, archaeology in the everyday world, and the future of the discipline.' (from product website)
• Encyclopedia of Associations (Associations Unlimited)
  Contains information for more than 120,000 international and U.S. regional, state, and local nonprofit membership organizations in all fields. More info
• Encyclopedia of Evolution (2002)
  Full-text. 'A comprehensive guide to the essentials of evolutionary biology, these entries by leading experts survey essential concepts and theories, present methods, models and findings, and discuss both the history of the field and current controversies. Readers will find brief treatments on discrete concepts and individuals to illuminating lengthy essays by towering figures in the field. Topics include: Darwin, natural selection, human origins, behavioral ecology, diversity, mathematical models, and cell and developmental biology. Special essays include Stephen Jay Gould's "Macroevolution" and Jane Goodall and Elizabeth Vinson-Lonsdorf on "Culture in Chimpanzees." ' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Food and Culture (2003)
  Full-text. 'A three-volume survey of food and its place in human culture and society, presented through 600 alphabetically sorted entries. Features multidisciplinary coverage of such topics as comfort food, ethnicity and food, medieval banquets, and nutrient composition, among many others. Includes photographs, illustrations, sidebars, recipes, menus, and timelines.' (from ebook homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Gender and Society (2009)
  Full-text. 'Our intent with this encyclopedia is to provide users with a "gender lens" on society by focusing on significant gender scholarship within commonly recognized areas of social research. Accordingly, the material in this encyclopedia focuses on basic aspects of social life from the most individual (self and identity) to the most global (transnational economics and politics).' (from Introduction to ebook on the site)
• Encyclopedia of Global Change (2001)
  Full-text. 'Encompassing tsunamis, elephant conservation, ocean pollution, mining regulation, and permafrost melt, the 300 authoritative articles in this unique and wide-ranging encyclopedia investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth. The entries cover a range of general research categories: altered ecosystems, climate change, food and water supply, population, politics and global change, institutions and policies, biographies, and case studies.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics (2007)
  Full-text. 'Covers every major facet of these two different, but highly integrated disciplines—from mean, mode, and median to reliability, validity, significance, correlation, and much more... Offers cross-disciplinary coverage, with contributions from and applications to the fields of Psychology, Education, Sociology, Human Development, Political Science, Business and Management, Public Health, and others.' (from 'About this Book')
• Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation (2008)
  Full-text. 'Corresponding to six volumes of print reference, this online edition contains over 250 articles written by specific experts in the field... Articles include developments in medical devices, including nanotechnology, fiber optics, and signal processing.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Microbiology (2009, 3rd edition)
  Full-text. A comprehensive survey of microbiology, edited by world class researchers. Each article is written by an expert in that specific domain and includes a glossary, list of abbreviations, defining statement, introduction, further reading and cross-references to other related encyclopedia articles.
• Encyclopedia of New Media (2003)
  Full-text. 'From Amazon.com to virtual communities, this single-volume encyclopedia presents more than 250 entries that explain communication technology, multimedia, entertainment, and e-commerce within their social context.' (from 'About this Book')
• Encyclopedia of Neuroscience (2009, Springer)
  Full-text. 'Unique in its breadth and detail, this encyclopedia offers a comprehensive and highly readable guide to a complex and fast-expanding field... gathers more than 10,000 entries, including in-depth essays by internationally known experts, and short keynotes explaining essential terms and phrases.' (from About this book')
• Encyclopedia of Neuroscience (2009, Elsevier)
  Full-text. 'Explores all areas of the discipline in its focused entries on a wide variety of topics in neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and other related areas of neuroscience.' (from About this Reference Work) Purchased by the Becker Medical Library.
• Encyclopedia of Political Communication (2008)
  Full-text. '...considers political communication from a broad interdisciplinary perspective, encompassing the many different roles that communication plays in political processes in the United States and around the world... Encompasses several channels of political communication including interpersonal and public communication, radio, television, newspapers, and the World Wide Web.' (from 'About this Book')
• Encyclopedia of Religion (2005)
  Full text. 'The second edition of a resource that is considered a standard reference in the field. Presents a cross-cultural approach that emphasizes religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. The original 2,750 entries have been retained, many heavily updated, and approximately 600 entirely new articles have been added by an international team of scholars and contributors.' (from ebook homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Rhetoric (2001)
  Full text. '...a comprehensive survey of one of the Western world's oldest disciplines. Its 150 entries, written by leading scholars, bring together expertise in classical studies, philosophy, literature, literary theory, cultural studies, speech, and communications in a comprehensive treatment of the art of persuasion. The Encyclopedia is the most wide-ranging reference work of its kind, combining theory, history, and practice, with a special emphasis on public speaking, performance, and communication.' (from ebook homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Semiotics (2008)
  Full-text. '...a comprehensive reference guide to concepts in semiotics, sign theory, and cultural studies. Three hundred entries by leading scholars in a variety of fields—from anthropology and literary theory to linguistics and philosophy—survey the study of signs and symbols in human culture. These articles cover key concepts, theories, theorists, schools of thought, and issues in communications, cognition, and cultural theory.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Social Work (2008)
  Full-text. 'The Encyclopedia contains four hundred subject entries and two hundred brief biographies of key figures in the history of social work. Clearly arranged in A-Z format, each article is fully cross-referenced and includes a select bibliography to guide interested readers to primary sources and the most important scholarly works on a given subject. The work also includes a comprehensive index and topical outline. Comprehensive in coverage and international in scope, the Encyclopedia is a valuable resource to social work practitioners, scholars, and students alike.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences (2004 - )
  Full-text. 'Regularly updated with new articles and revisions to previously published articles, the Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences includes the full text of the second print edition, the entire original edition, plus supplements and updates all rolled into one fully searchable site...[The] reference of choice for those working in statistics, probability theory, biostatistics, quality control, and economics with emphasis in applications of statistical methods in sociology, engineering, computer science, biomedicine, psychology, survey methodology, and a host of other client disciplines.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Survey Research Methods (2008)
  Full-text. Provides 'detailed (although not exhaustive) information about each of the many methods that survey methodologists and survey statisticians deploy in order to conduct reliable and valid surveys.' (from Introduction to ebook on the site)
• Encyclopedia of Taoism (2008)
  Full-text. '...provides an overview of the Taoist tradition through a wide selection of themes, reflects the current state of Taoist scholarship, and aims to contribute to a better understanding of this and related fields of study.' (from Introduction to the book)
• Encyclopedia of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (2008)
  Full-text. 'This exhaustive work offers readers at multiple levels key insights into the military, political, social, cultural, and religious origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict.' (from publisher catalog site)
• Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea Scrolls (2000)
  Full-text. 'Featuring 450 articles by an international community of 100 distinguished scholars, the Encyclopedia is the definitive account of what we know about the scrolls — their history, relevance, meaning, and the controversies that surround them. The works are viewed in historical, linguistic, and religious contexts, with archaeological evidence providing a clear basis for dating and preservation of the manuscripts.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment (2002)
  Full-text. 'Covering the 'long' Enlightenment, from the rise of Descartes' disciples in 1670 to the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1815, these 700 articles by leading scholars range from discussions of mercantilism and democracy to the battlefield to the dissemination of ideas in salons and coffeehouses. Breaking conventional geographical boundaries, coverage includes not only Western Europe but also North America, Brazil, and Iberian, Russian, Jewish, and Eastern European cultures.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures (2008)
  Full-text. 'This two-volume work contains approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics adorned with full color pictures. This unique reference work includes intercultural articles on broad topics such as mathematics and astronomy as well as thoughtful philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as rationality, objectivity, and method.' (from About This Book)
• Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages (2005)
  Full-text. '...provides 3,000 concise and detailed articles on all aspects of the period from the fifth to the fifteenth century. It explores art, architecture, religion, law, science, language, philosophy, and theology, as well as cultural, religious, intellectual, social and political history. With a focus on focus on Europe and Christendom, the Encyclopedia also covers the rise of Islam and people of other cultures with whom Europeans came into contact.' (from database homepage)
• Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa (2004)
  Full text. 'With nearly 600 new entries and 1,000 updates, this second editon reflects the far-reaching changes the Middle East has undergone in recent years, making it more relevant and necessary than ever before. Covers the modern history of the Middle East and North Africa, with major sections on Colonialism and Imperialism, the World Wars, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the United Nations' involvement in the region. Each country in the region is reviewed, detailing its population, economy, and government.' (from ebook homepage)
• Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition (2006)
  Full-text. 'The definitive compilation on witchcraft and witch hunting in the early modern era exploring significant people, places, beliefs, and events.' (from publisher catalog site)
• Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures (2006 - )
  'The Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures (EWIC) is an interdisciplinary, transhistorical, and global project. It brings together upwards of 1,000 scholars to write critical essays on women, Muslim and non-Muslim, and Islamic cultures in every region where there have been significant Muslim populations. It aims to cover every topic for which there is significant research, examining these regions from the period just before the rise of Islam to the present. EWIC hopes both to offer the state of the art in the broad sweep of topics to inform the general audience and to take on cutting-edge issues to stimulate new research in new terrains.' (from ebook preliminary material) See also Encyclopaedia of Islam and Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE, available on the same site.
• Engineering E-Journal Search Engine
  Full-text. Journal index. Searches the full text of over 250 free e-journals in engineering, mathematics, and computing. More info
• Engineering Index (Compendex), via Engineering Village 2 (1970 - )
  Journal index. Covers all aspects of engineering. More info
• English Short Title Catalogue (1473-1800)
  Provides extensive descriptions and holdings information for letterpress materials printed in Great Britain or any of its dependencies in any language -- as well as for materials printed in English anywhere else in the world. Coverage is from the beginnings of print to 1800 including all recorded English monographs printed between 1475 and 1700. More info
• Entrez Medline (1949 - )
  Includes the entire Medline database PLUS PreMedline (recent articles that are not yet fully indexed for Medline) and links to publisher full-text web sites and other databases. More info and other options
• ERIC (FirstSearch) or ERIC (government site)
  Journal index. Over 800,000 references to thousands of educational topics. Includes journal articles, books, theses, curriculi, conference papers, and standards and guidelines. Updated monthly. More info
• Essay and General Literature Index (1985 - ) (1 concurrent user allowed)
  Citations to essays and articles contained in collections of essays and other works published in the United States, Great Britain and Canada. Updated annually. More info
• Ethnic NewsWatch (1990 - )
  Full-text. Journal index. A full-text collection of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press, covering many subject areas ranging from the more focused ethnic area studies to the arts, business, education, the environment, history, journalism, political science, and sociology. More info
• (Europa) World of Learning (1 concurrent user allowed)
  Full-text. Directory of universities, societies, museums, libraries, and research institutions worldwide. Each listing provides name; address; telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and internet addresses; principal personnel; and activities and publications, where available.
• Europa World Plus (1 concurrent user allowed)
  Full-text. Economic, political, historical, and geographic profiles of 250+ countries and global regions. Contact information for political, business, media, and cultural agencies and officials, including 1,900 international organizations. Search or browse by country, region, organization, or people. 'Europa World Plus is the online version of the Europa World Year Book and the nine-volume Europa Regional Surveys of the World series.' (from database homepage)
• Eurostat
  Full-text. Provides direct access to the latest and most complete statistical information available on the European Union, the EU Member States, the euro-zone and other countries. Updated daily.
• Evans Digital Edition
  Full-text. See Early American Imprints, Series I, Evans (1639-1800), above.