A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers - Hardcover

Rohmann, Chris

 
9780345390592: A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers

Synopsis

From Aristotle to Zoroaster, a comprehensive guide to the ideas, beliefs, theories, and philosophers who transformed world history presents more than two thousand entries, alphabetically organized for easy access, that cover major intellectual movements, influential thinkers, and other important topics.

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About the Author

Chris Rohmann is the former editor and project manager for The Oxford Guide to Classical Mythology in the Arts.  He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts.

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eep up in the age of information when there's so much to know and so little time? Here's the ideal solution: a practical book of knowledge offering in-depth analysis, detailed interpretation, and penetrating insight into the key concepts, the most influential minds, and the major intellectual movements in history. A World of Ideas is an essential tool for anyone who wants to be fully informed and stay ahead of the curve in today's world.

Now you can get to the bottom of the big bang theory; find out where Freud's ideas were coming from, and where Einstein's may ultimately take us; demystify surrealism and survivalism, nature and nurture, communism and capitalism. With hundreds of in-depth entries, drawn from a wide range of fields--including religion, philosophy, psychology, economics, politics, history, art, literature, and science--A World of Ideas enables you to turn immediately to the term in question for a comprehensive description of its history, meaning, and context.

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ISBN 10:  0345437063 ISBN 13:  9780345437068
Publisher: Ballantine Books, 2000
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