The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
by James Trefil
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Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.03
EAN: 9780395655979
ISBN: 0395655978
Label: Houghton Mifflin
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 619
Publication Date: 1993-08-31
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Studio: Houghton Mifflin
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Summary: dictionary of cultural literacy
Comment: This book is full of information that is not necessary as well as misinformation. What every American needs to know? Give me a break. They need to know the truth. Native Americans are given no credit for their contributions to the Europeans ability to survive after they stole the lands. Over 1200 nations were here before they arrived. Africans and Asians well let's not talk about that. The Bible is not pertinent to American literacy either. Most Christian don't know what negative impact the world of Christianity had on indigenous cultures around the world. What every American needs to know is the real truth. Cultural literacy? The pyramids were not built by slave labor. Many individuals I know and respect are well educated even though they are not part of those so-called great religions. The banjo is an African instrument. Europe is not a continent, it is part of Asia or should we say Euroasia. Many more mistakes to mention. This is not a good book and leads to the already confused state of most Americans who do not know the real history of the Western hemisphere.
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Summary: A Must- Have
Comment: This book gives short descriptions of everything you could ever want to know about. It is truly the companion to any culturally-literal person. I used it in my government class and it helped a great deal, and I also used it in a lit class to decipher the Bible. It helps in any subject, definitely something every college student, and people of all ages, should own.
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Summary: know something about everything
Comment: I was given this book as a birthday present about 8 years ago. It is still on my shelf, and it still gets used every once an awhile. It is a wonderful book for people who are very curious, people who would like a little refresher on general knowledge, and for people who love jeopoardy and triva pursuit. The book is divided into different categories which cover a broad base of knowledge, including history, religion, mythology, social science, and literature. I would like to see a new edition with more current event information, however, I still believe that this is a good buy, especially for students, teachers, or trivia buffs, because it is an excellent (and quick) reference guide to just about everything.
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Summary: Becoming outdated...so to speak
Comment: When/where is the 3rd Edition?????????? I agree with those who have also asked this question. We're almost 10 years after the fact!!! I bought my initial "Dictionary" times 4 H.S. graduates, way back in 1994. I couldn't believe, today, in the bookstore, that they are still selling a 1993 edition, in the year 2002! Comes on, authors, bring us up to date. Do I really want to purchase 1993's, for this year's graduates???? Is there anything comparable to this book, readers out there, that you can tell me about, that I can purchase in this dictionary's stead? Thank you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Cultural Awareness for Dummies
Comment: This is a classic favorite of sociologists. Gives thumbnail definitions of modern technical terms(Ex: virtual reality, medical terms(Ex: AZT), business terms(Ex: junk bonds). Although for adults, the core knowledge of this work was distilled for the series: "What Your Sixth Grader Needs to Know."
The author, Hirsch, an English professor, was criticized for being and "elitist" for gearing his work to the dominant culture, however, the book can be used as an invaluable resource to immigrants, underprivileged, and anyone who is overwhelmed by the rapidly changing and increasing world of terminology!!
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Customer Rating:
Summary: dictionary of cultural literacy
Comment: This book is full of information that is not necessary as well as misinformation. What every American needs to know? Give me a break. They need to know the truth. Native Americans are given no credit for their contributions to the Europeans ability to survive after they stole the lands. Over 1200 nations were here before they arrived. Africans and Asians well let's not talk about that. The Bible is not pertinent to American literacy either. Most Christian don't know what negative impact the world of Christianity had on indigenous cultures around the world. What every American needs to know is the real truth. Cultural literacy? The pyramids were not built by slave labor. Many individuals I know and respect are well educated even though they are not part of those so-called great religions. The banjo is an African instrument. Europe is not a continent, it is part of Asia or should we say Euroasia. Many more mistakes to mention. This is not a good book and leads to the already confused state of most Americans who do not know the real history of the Western hemisphere.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A Must- Have
Comment: This book gives short descriptions of everything you could ever want to know about. It is truly the companion to any culturally-literal person. I used it in my government class and it helped a great deal, and I also used it in a lit class to decipher the Bible. It helps in any subject, definitely something every college student, and people of all ages, should own.
Customer Rating:
Summary: know something about everything
Comment: I was given this book as a birthday present about 8 years ago. It is still on my shelf, and it still gets used every once an awhile. It is a wonderful book for people who are very curious, people who would like a little refresher on general knowledge, and for people who love jeopoardy and triva pursuit. The book is divided into different categories which cover a broad base of knowledge, including history, religion, mythology, social science, and literature. I would like to see a new edition with more current event information, however, I still believe that this is a good buy, especially for students, teachers, or trivia buffs, because it is an excellent (and quick) reference guide to just about everything.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Becoming outdated...so to speak
Comment: When/where is the 3rd Edition?????????? I agree with those who have also asked this question. We're almost 10 years after the fact!!! I bought my initial "Dictionary" times 4 H.S. graduates, way back in 1994. I couldn't believe, today, in the bookstore, that they are still selling a 1993 edition, in the year 2002! Comes on, authors, bring us up to date. Do I really want to purchase 1993's, for this year's graduates???? Is there anything comparable to this book, readers out there, that you can tell me about, that I can purchase in this dictionary's stead? Thank you.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Cultural Awareness for Dummies
Comment: This is a classic favorite of sociologists. Gives thumbnail definitions of modern technical terms(Ex: virtual reality, medical terms(Ex: AZT), business terms(Ex: junk bonds). Although for adults, the core knowledge of this work was distilled for the series: "What Your Sixth Grader Needs to Know."
The author, Hirsch, an English professor, was criticized for being and "elitist" for gearing his work to the dominant culture, however, the book can be used as an invaluable resource to immigrants, underprivileged, and anyone who is overwhelmed by the rapidly changing and increasing world of terminology!!
A National bestseller, The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy has been widely acclaimed for identifying and defining the core body of knowledge that no literare American should be without. Now in this newly revised and updated edition, the authors provice a comprehensive look at cultural literacy for the nineties. New entries reflect suggestions from hundreds of readers. The dictionary takes into account the growing consensus over the specifics of multiculturalism, the political and geographic changes in the world, and the new ideas and terms that flow constantly from scientific research and technological development. The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy challenges us to find out more about what we know and helps us make sense of what we read, hear, and learn. It is a "must have" book for every home.
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