The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy

James Trefil; Joseph F. Kett; E. D. Hirsch Jr.

ISBN 10: 0395655978 / ISBN 13: 9780395655979

Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1993

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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.

Synopsis: Reflecting the suggestions of readers and the growing American consensus on the importance of multiculturalism, this reference work on cultural literacy has been revised and updated with new information throughout, with particular emphasis on world history, geography, science and technology. New entries cover topics such as the Harlem renaissance, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison, Sacajawea, the Black Panthers, the Pueblos, Ralph Bunche, the AME Church, Chief Joseph, the Iran-Contra affair, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the conflicts in Somalia and Yugoslavia, the superconducting supercollider, the unified field theory, AZT and virtual reality.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition