☆英文原版书 Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia
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作者David Crystal (Author)
出版社Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (June 25, 1993)
ISBN9780521437622
出版时间1993
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Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia [Paperback]
by David Crystal (Author)
Paperback: 973 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (June 25, 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0521437628
ISBN-13: 978-0521437622
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.6 x 9.4 inches
The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia is a new, rapid-response reference tool for home, school and office. Its clear, easy-to-read entries - nearly 20,000 of them on all topics - contain the essential information for the 1990s. Technology, the environment, sport, politics, literature, history, art, music, medicine, geography - the basic facts in all areas of human knowledge are collected together in an attractive, easy-to-read format with helpful maps and diagrams. 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. Full details are given of the 1992 Olympic Games and the US Presidential election. Much information is presented in the 100-page Ready Reference section - ideal for quizzes, competitions or simply settling arguments. In the main A-Z section of the book, the wealth of cross-references again makes for quick and easy information retrieval. The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia contains significantly more entries than any other comparable book, all derived from the acclaimed Cambridge Encyclopedia database, making this a uniquely comprehensive portable reference book. • Over 19,000 entries • Over 750,000 words • 100-page Ready Reference section • 570 maps, panels and drawings • 26,000 cross-references enabling rapid information retrieval • Over 100 internationally-renowned contributors
Editorial Reviews
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'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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Biography
David Crystal is honorary professor of linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor. He has written or edited over 100 books and published numerous articles for scholarly, professional, and general readerships, in fields ranging from forensic linguistics and ELT to the liturgy and Shakespeare. His many books include Words, Words, Words (OUP 2006) and The Fight for English (OUP 2006).
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