More discursive than an ordinary dictionary, more compact than an encyclopedia, and more selective than either, it covers the whole range of modern thought from the latest developments in astrophysics to recent trends in the arts. This volume is indispensable as a reference book, irresistible for browsing through practically an education in itself.
Alan Bullock established his reputation as a historian with Hitler, a Study of Tyranny, and is joint editor of the Oxford History of Modern Europe. He lives in Oxford, England. Stephen Trombley's books include Modern British Architecture Since 1945; he is a film director and chairman of the independent production company Worldview Pictures. He lives in London.
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More discursive than an ordinary dictionary, more compact than an encyclopedia, and more selective than either, it covers the whole range of modern thought from the latest developments in astrophysics to recent trends in the arts. This volume is indispensable as a reference book, irresistible for browsing through practically an education in itself.
Alan Bullock established his reputation as a historian with Hitler, a Study of Tyranny, and is joint editor of the Oxford History of Modern Europe. He lives in Oxford, England. Stephen Trombley's books include Modern British Architecture Since 1945; he is a film director and chairman of the independent production company Worldview Pictures. He lives in London.
Imprint | W W Norton & Co Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 1999 |
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First published | September 1999 |
Editors | Alan Bullock, Stephen Trombley |
Dimensions | 242 x 166 x 58mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards |
Pages | 960 |
Edition | 2nd ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-393-04696-0 |
Barcode | 9780393046960 |
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LSN | 0-393-04696-6 |