This volume of The Encyclopedia Americana International Edition contains articles arranged alphabetically from Photography to Pumpkin. The entries cover a wide variety of topics, including visual arts, technology, science, agriculture, history, and cultural studies. As part of the thirty-volume reference set published by Americana Corporation, this volume provides authoritative, scholarly infor…
This volume of The Encyclopedia Americana International Edition includes articles arranged alphabetically from M to Mexico City. The entries cover a wide range of topics such as geography, history, culture, science, biography, and social studies. As part of the comprehensive thirty-volume reference set published by Americana Corporation, this volume provides authoritative and reliable informati…
This volume of The Encyclopedia Americana International Edition contains the comprehensive index to the complete thirty-volume set. As a reference tool, it provides alphabetical access to topics, articles, illustrations, and subjects covered throughout the encyclopedia. Designed for researchers, students, and general readers, the index enhances usability by linking users directly to relevant en…
This dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Hinduism from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 1500, covering mythology, folklore, religious beliefs, ritual practices, and historical development. Compiled by private scholars Margaret and James Stutley, the work draws upon a broad range of Indological sources and presents definitions, concepts, deities, symbols, and narratives central to the Hindu traditi…
Diplomacy obviously means very different things to different people. In this entertaining and informative collection, distinguished diplomat Chas Freeman brings together keen observations, witty insights, shrewd advice, and classic words of wisdom on the art and practice of diplomacy. In so doing, this wide-ranging compendium draws on many cultures, ancient and modern. This revised edition adds…
In this second edition of A Dictionary of Diplomacy we have added a considerable number of entries, excluded some which no longer seemed significant, reworked others in the light of further reflections, and corrected a few errors.
The ever-growing political and economic power of the world's most populous country makes the Dictionary of the Politics of the People's Republic of China an essential source of reference for students, teachers, journalists, diplomats, business people and anyone else interested in the affairs of the PRC.
This new edition of the dictionary contains political and international conferences, complete with a complete index of French terms.
Comprising definitions and explanations of around 1000 key terms presented in an engaging style and cross-referenced to readers, this guide provides students and readers with an introduction to the terminology of political science. It includes a section of short biographies of the most eminent writers in the discipline.
Whether you are managing a personal investment portfolio or a major mutual fund, this comprehensive revision of the well-respected reference to finance and investment, is a must for the home or office.