A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers
by Rohmann, Chris
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0345390598
- ISBN 13
- 9780345390592
- Seller
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Rapid River, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
New York: Ballantine Books, 1999. First print. Mustard color boards, bright blue spine wrap, gilt spine titles, lt. shelf wear. Pages fine. Dj lt. edge wear; unclipped 24.95, protected in new, clear sleeve. 476 pages. In the tradition of "An Incomplete Education" comes this meticulously researched and authoritative guide to the thinkers, the thoughts, and the theories that have shaped the world we live in. Whether it's the big bang theory, Freud's interpretation of dreams, or communism vs. capitalism, this dictionary explains it all in easy-to-understand terms.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
Synopsis
Chris Rohmann is the former editor and project manager for The Oxford Guide to Classical Mythology in the Arts. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts. From the Hardcover edition.
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- Bookseller
- BiblioStax (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013132
- Title
- A World of Ideas: A Dictionary of Important Theories, Concepts, Beliefs, and Thinkers
- Author
- Rohmann, Chris
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0345390598
- ISBN 13
- 9780345390592
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1999
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Bookseller catalogs
- Unique Shelf;
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