The dictionary of cultural literacy / E. D. Hirsch (Eric Donald), Joseph F. Kett, James Trefil.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Publication details: Boston : Houghton Mifflin, ©1993.Edition: Second edition, revised and updatedDescription: xix, 619 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cmISBN:- 9780395602010
- 0395655978
- E169.1. H577 1993
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Monograph | Afghanistan Centre at Kabul University | E169.1.H577 1993 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Donated by Daood Moosa. | 3ACKU000533173 |
Abstract: Alphabetically arranged in 23 sections, includes individual entries under several categories of knowledge, including American politics, history, geography, and more.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents: The Bible -- Mythology and folklore -- Proverbs -- Idioms -- World literature, philosophy, and religion -- Literature in English -- Conventions of written English -- Fine arts -- World history to 1550 -- World history since 1550 -- American history to 1865 -- American history since 1865 -- World politics -- American politics -- World geography -- American geography -- Anthropology, psychology, and sociology -- Business and economics -- Physical sciences and mathematics -- Earth sciences -- Life sciences -- Medicine and health -- Technology.
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