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A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers
Chris Rohmann (Author)
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Ballantine Books
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A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers - Chris Rohmann
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Synopsis "A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers"
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 namesA World of Ideas is an indispensable resource for the curious reader.