A World of Ideas - A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers (Paperback, 1st tradepaper ed)

THE THINKERS, THE THOUGHTS, AND THE THEORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.

With A World of Ideas, you can get to the bottom of the big bang theory; find out where Freud's ideas were coming from, and where Einstein's might take us; demystify surrealism and structuralism, communism and capitalism. Prepared with the assistance of an academic board of leading scholars, this invaluable reference includes

- Hundreds of entries, alphabetically arranged, with key words and concepts highlighted and cross-referenced--more than two thousand in all
- A special emphasis on multicultural influences and contemporary thought
- A comprehensive index giving easy access to all essential terms and names

A World of Ideas is an indispensable resource for the curious reader.

General

Imprint:	Random House
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2000
First published:	October 2000
Authors:	Chris Rohmann
Dimensions:	234 x 155 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	496
Edition:	1st tradepaper ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-345-43706-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > Dictionaries of biography (Who's Who) Books > Philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-345-43706-3
Barcode:	9780345437068

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