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The new dictionary of cultural literacy / E. D. Hirsch Jr., Joseph F. Kett, James Trefil.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, c2002.Edition: Completely rev. and updated, 3rd edDescription: xix, 647 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0618226478
Other title:
  • Cultural literacy
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 973.03 HIR
Contents:
Introduction to the first edition - The theory behind the dictionary: cultural literacy and education - How to use this dictionary - 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.
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Reference Collection Taylor's Library-TU 973.03 HIR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available SOMAC,09030,02,GR 5000044583

Includes index.

Introduction to the first edition - The theory behind the dictionary: cultural literacy and education - How to use this dictionary - 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.