The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia Updated Edition - Softcover

Crystal, David

9780521477338: The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia Updated Edition

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521477336 ISBN 13: 9780521477338

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1994

Now thoroughly revised and updated, The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia remains the most comprehensive portable reference book available. Its clear, easy-to-read entries - nearly 20,000 of them on all topics - contain the essential information for the 1990s. All areas of human knowledge are covered: technology, the environment, sport, geography, politics, history, art, music, astronomy, physics, medicine and literature. Special attention has been paid to new scientific, cultural and sporting achievements and to the recent developments in the European Community, Yugoslavia, Somalia, Germany, and South Africa. With its wealth of maps, diagrams and a unique Ready-Reference section, no other paperback encyclopedia offers such comprehensive, up-to-date coverage - or such incredible value for money. � Over 19,000 entries � 100-page Ready Reference section � 570 maps, panels and drawings � 26,000 cross-references enabling rapid information retrieval � Over 100 internationally-renowned contributors

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Book Description:

Now in its third edition, The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia provides in an accessible format the essential details about a wide range of subjects and people. Part of the famous family of Cambridge reference works, it offers unrivalled value for money and is already a presence in homes and classrooms internationally.

Review:

'Thousands of enlightenments ... rolls up its sleeves and gets down to business ...' Time Magazine

'The entries are succinct, the range formidable, and the illustrations are on the technological heights.' The Independent

'Editor Crystal brings impressive credentials to the encyclopedia ... Scientific and technical subjects receive considerable attention ... a substantial Ready Reference section provides much compact information in tabular form on a wide range of subjects, including space exploration, the earth, major religious festivals, the nations of the world, political leaders of various countries, weights and measures, names and titles, awards, and sports.' Kister's Best Encyclopedias (USA)

' ... the essential facts are instantly available ... better written, more concise and intelligent.' The Daily Telegraph

' ... a massive production and very thorough ... the work is to be praised as a triumph of publishing technology as well as for sheer intelligence and rigour of co-operation between Crystal and his associates.' Anthony Burgess

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