| Encyclopedia of World Biography: 2004 Supplement Contributor(s): Henderson, Andrea (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0787669032 ISBN-13: 9780787669034 Publisher: Gale Cengage OUR PRICE: $327.28 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: The first complete revision in 25 years, this 2nd edition includes approximately 2,000 more entries than the first edition, with more women, multicultural and international coverage, bringing the total to approximately 7,000 biographies on notables from every part of the world and from all time periods. Each Supplement adds approximately 200 new biographies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Literary Figures - Biography & Autobiography | Reference |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 97042327 |
| Series: Encyclopedia of World Biography Supplement |
| Physical Information: 1.78" H x 8.8" W x 11.18" (4.21 lbs) 624 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Each annual supplement to the Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd Edition, contains 200 biographical entries new to the set. Each volume includes a balance of historic and contemporary figures who, like those appearing in the Encyclopedia of World Biography base set, have made a significant contribution to human culture and society. Entries offer an in-depth biographical essay approximately 2, 000 words in length, as well as a bibliographic section, which may include books, periodicals, or online websites to consult for further research. Many entries include a portrait of the individual. |