The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia Updated Edition by David Crystal

The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia Updated Edition by David Crystal

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Now revised and updated, "The Cambridge Concise Encyclopedia" is a rapid-response reference tool for home, school and office. There are nearly 20,000 easy-to-read entries on all topics, covering all areas of human knowledge. This is the paperback edition.

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The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia Updated Edition by David Crystal

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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ISBN 13 9780521477338
ISBN 10 0521477336
Title The Cambridge Paperback Encyclopedia Updated Edition
Author David Crystal
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1994-07-21
Number of pages 965
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.