The dictionary of cultural literacy
Alphabetically arranged in 23 sections, includes individual entries under several categories of knowledge, including American politics, history, geography, and more.
| Main Author: | Hirsch, E. D., Jr. 1928- |
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| Other Authors: | Kett, Joseph F., Trefil, James, 1938- |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Boston :
Houghton Mifflin,
1993.
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| Physical Description: |
xix, 619 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Edition: | 2nd ed., rev. and updated. |
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| Online Access: |
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| Summary: |
Alphabetically arranged in 23 sections, includes individual entries under several categories of knowledge, including American politics, history, geography, and more. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes index. The Bible -- Mythology and folklore -- Proverbs -- Idioms -- World literature, philosophy, and religion -- Literature in English -- Conventions of written English -- Fine arts -- World history to 1550 -- World history since 1550 -- American history to 1865 -- American history since 1865 -- World politics -- American politics -- World geography -- American geography -- Anthropology, psychology, and sociology -- Business and economics -- Physical sciences and mathematics -- Earth sciences -- Life sciences -- Medicine and health -- Technology. Alphabetically arranged in 23 sections, includes individual entries under several categories of knowledge, including American politics, history, geography, and more. |
| Physical Description: |
xix, 619 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes index. |
| ISBN: |
0395655978 9780395655979 |