| A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers Contributor(s): Rohmann, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 0345437063 ISBN-13: 9780345437068 Publisher: Ballantine Group OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2000 Annotation: THE THINKERS, THE THOUGHTS, AND THE THEORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. With The Dictionary of Important Ideas and Thinkers, 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 The Dictionary of Important Ideas and Thinkers is an indispensable resource for the curious reader. Selected by the Book-of-the-Month Club and the Quality Paperback Book Club |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Reference - Reference | Encyclopedias - Philosophy | Reference |
| Dewey: 103 |
| LCCN: 000106827 |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 6.1" W x 9.16" (1.21 lbs) 496 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |