The new dictionary of cultural literacy / E. D. Hirsch Jr., Joseph F. Kett, James Trefil.
By: Hirsch, E. D. (Eric Donald)
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Contributor(s): Kett, Joseph F | Trefil, James.
Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, c2002Edition: Completely rev. and updated, 3rd ed.Description: xix, 647 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0618226478.Other title: Cultural literacy.Subject(s): Civilization -- Dictionaries | English language -- Dictionaries | Encyclopedias and dictionariesDDC classification: 973.03 | Item type | Current location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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| Reference Collection | Taylor's Library-TU | 973.03 HIR (Browse shelf) | 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.