The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know - Hardcover

Hirsch, E. D., Jr., Et Al.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0395437482 ISBN 13: 9780395437483

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, 1988

Synopsis

A National bestseller, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy has been widely acclaimed for identifying and defining the core body of knowledge that no literare American should be without. Now in this newly revised and updated edition, the authors provice a comprehensive look at cultural literacy for the nineties. New entries reflect suggestions from hundreds of readers. The dictionary takes into account the growing consensus over the specifics of multiculturalism, the political and geographic changes in the world, and the new ideas and terms that flow constantly from scientific research and technological development. The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy challenges us to find out more about what we know and helps us make sense of what we read, hear, and learn. It is a "must have" book for every home.

About this title

About the Author:

James Trefil, the Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University, is the author or coauthor of more than thirty books, including The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy.

From School Library Journal:

YA-- This book belongs in high-school libraries, if only because of the tremendous amount of publicity and controversy surrounding its compilation. It has large gaps in minority literature and history, but in other areas it is fascinating in its coverage. Adults will enjoy browsing to find what is included and what's not, while students will appreciate the quick reference.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0395437482
• ISBN 13: 9780395437483
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 586