A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers Paperback - 2000
by Chris Rohmann
In the tradition of "An Incomplete Education" comes this meticulously researched and authoritative guide to the thinkers, the thoughts, and the theories that have shaped the world we live in. Whether it's the big bang theory, Freud's interpretation of dreams, or communism vs. capitalism, this dictionary explains it all in easy-to-understand terms.
From the rear cover
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.
From the jacket flap
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.
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- Title A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers
- Author Chris Rohmann
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: first
- Pages 496
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Ballantine Books, New York
- Date October 31, 2000
- Features Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780345437068 / 0345437063
- Weight 1.21 lbs (0.55 kg)
- Dimensions 9.16 x 6.1 x 1.04 in (23.27 x 15.49 x 2.64 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Religion, Philosophy
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 000106827
- Dewey Decimal Code 103
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