The Dictionary of Cultural LiteracyHoughton Mifflin, 1988 - 586 страница A national bestseller, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy has been widely acclaimed for identifying and defining the core body of knowledge that no literate American should be without. Now in this newly revised and updated edition, the authors provide a comprehensive look at cultural literacy for the nineties. New entries reflect suggestions from hundreds of readers. The dictionary takes into account the growing consensus over the specifics of multiculturalism, the political and geographic changes in the world, and the new ideas and terms that flow constantly from scientific research and technological development. Twenty-three sections, each alphabetically arranged, cover every major area of knowledge. Within each section, hundreds of individual entries identify ideas, events, and individuals, explaining their significance in our culture and placing them in context. More than 250 maps, charts, and illustrations provide information that cannot be conveyed by words alone. A complete index enables quick reference to any topic. The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy challenges us to find out more about what we know and helps us make sense of what we read, hear, and learn. It is a "must have" book for every home. |
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American History since 1865 | 258 |
World Politics | 287 |
xvii | 332 |
The Bible | 353 |
Mythology and Folklore | 390 |
27 | 413 |
Idioms | 427 |
Literature in English | 488 |
Conventions of Written English | 534 |
Fine Arts | 549 |
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