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Springer Nature STM and HSS References Portfolio

Springer Nature’s Major Reference Works (MRWs) portfolio features trusted, peer-reviewed, high-profile encyclopaedias, handbooks, dictionaries, and atlases from the leading brands, Palgrave Macmillan and Springer. Our references span science, technology, engineering, medical, the humanities, the social sciences, business, management, economics, and more, and play an instrumental part as the foundational starting point for students, researchers, and professionals needing authoritative, expertly validated overviews of a field, topic, or concept.

References are one of the many book types offered by Springer Nature's 20 eBook Subject Collections which deliver a rich mix of book types for every level of learning and researching for library users, click to learn more.

We have

  • 800+

    Reference works

  • 8,000+

     updates each year

Highlights

  • 9780333786765
  • 9783662468746
  • 9783540296782
  • 9781447146704
  • 9789400763043

Major Reference Works

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Types of Reference Work

Springer Nature’s Major Reference Works are published online both as eReferences and so-called “Living References” which are online first, real-time snapshots (article collections) of a reference work in development or being updated. The living editions are delivered using an industry-first publishing model, well in advance of printed reference publications, and continuously offer new and up-to-date content. Each online-first entry has its own DOI and is fully citable.

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Why choose Springer Nature's Major Reference Works?

  • Online-first dynamic publishing means current, up-to-date information

  • Peer-reviewed content ensures scholarly integrity and quality

  • Content grows as new reference titles are published and previously published works are updated

  • Easy access to valued and much-used reference works across all subjects through SpringerLink

  • High-quality images and illustrations

  • Content available in multiple formats, including eReference works

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