The largest one volume encyclopedia available; the Columbia Encyclopedia is unmatched in its scope and reputation for accuracy and authority. It contains more than 51,000 entries, addressing current hot topics and providing updated geographical, political, and statistical information. The Encyclopedia encompasses six and one-half million words on a vast range of topics and has more than 84,000 cross-reference links. It provides integrated subject category sort and is among the most complete and up-to-date encyclopedias ever produced. The electronic version of the Columbia Encyclopedia provides online access to the latest edition of the Encyclopedia — the 6th edition, published in 2000. Lamson Library has the print version of the 6th edition in the Reference collection at REF AG5 .C725 2000.