Review of Encyclopaedia Iranica (EIr), by Sean Swanick (original) (raw)

The Encyclopaedia Iranica (EIr) is a comprehensive online resource focusing on Iran and Iranian civilization, covering a vast range from the Middle East to Central Asia and beyond, with a unifying emphasis on language among diverse cultures. Despite its high academic quality and extensive article collection, the EIr suffers from searchability issues and could enhance its indexing and transliteration features to improve user experience. Overall, it serves as a unique and critical reference for scholars and general audiences alike.