This dictionary is the essential guide to politics; its terminologies, ideologies & institutions. With over 500 entries, it provides authoritative and up-to-date information that is invaluable to both students and general readers.

Well over 500 extensive definitions

Provides an understanding of the basics of political thought and theory

Clear, no-nonsense coverage of complex ideologies and dogmas

Succinct definitions of highly specialized and technical terms

Coverage of emerging ideas, terminologies and recent events within the world of politics, including entries on 'politically correct,' war crime tibunals, the Taliban and terrorism

Know what academic freedom is? Or what it's come to mean? What's affirmative about affirmative action these days? Think you're up on the problem of sexual harassment on campus? Or know how much the university depends on part-time faculty?
Academic Keywords is a witty, informed, and sometimes merciless assessment of today's campus, an increasingly corporatized institution that may have bitten off more than its administration is ready to chew. Cary Nelson and Steve Watt use the format of a dictionary to present stories and reflections on some of the most pressing issues affecting higher education in America.

Have you ever wondered about the origin of phrases such as "everything but the kitchen sink" and "long time no see"? Then this is the book for you. The Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases is a condensed version of Eric Partridge's Dictionary of Catch Phrases concentrating on those phrases that may be found in current use. All of the entries have been rewritten; many are new and 25% are U.S. phrases or of U.S. origin. This will be the "bee's knees" for serious students or lovers of language.

This acclaimed ''dictionary of dictionaries'' provides a detailed examination of the theoretical and practical aspects of the field. Topics include:

* traditions of dictionary-making
* different types of dictionaries and other reference works (such as thesaurus, encyclopedia, atlas and directory)
* principles and concerns of lexicographers and other reference professionals
* standards of dictionary criticism and dictionary use

This two-volume edition of The Arabian Nights Encyclopedia is a comprehensively detailed compilation providing students with authoritative and up-to-date research on the diverse stories historically comprising the Islamic classic collection of myth, legend, and folklore known to western readers as "The Arabian Nights". The characters, themes, most influential translations, textual history, adaptations, and literary context for each individual story is proffered in a thoroughly accessible and "user friendly" arrangement.

Featuring more than 800 sperate entries organized in an A-Z format, The Arabian Nights Encyclopedia is a seminal, core, essential, informed and informative contribution to personal, professional, academic, and community library Literary Studies, Folklore Studies, and Islamic Cultural Studies reference collections and resource holdings.