Product Description: Edited by language and communications expert Paul Cobley, this new Routledge Critical Dictionary is an accessible and invaluable key to the complex field of linguistics and semiotics. The first resource to combine these two closely-related areas, this new work takes full advantage of the Critical Dictionary format to open up the world of semiotics and linguistics for novices and to provide a useful ready-reference for more advanced reader. The 10 introductory essays are written by pace-setting figures in the field, and provide unique background to the 200+ A-Z entries that follow. Among the latter are entries on key individuals such as Bakhtin, Chomsky, Lacan, Saussure, William of Ockham and many others; concepts like abduction, chain of discourse, grapheme, metalanguage, philology and syntax; theories and schools including American structuralism, pragmaticism and Russian formalism; and much, much more.
Product Description: Approachable for general readers as well as for students in women's studies-related courses at all levels, this invaluable guide follows the unique Routledge Companion format in combining over a dozen in-depth background chapters with more than 400 A-Z dictionary entries. The background chapters are written by major voices in the field of feminist studies, and include thorough coverage of the history of feminism, as well as extensive discussions of topics such as Post-Feminism, Men in Feminism, Feminism and New Technologies, Feminism and Philosophy. The dictionary entries cover the major individuals and issues essential to an understanding both of feminism's roots and of the trends that are shaping its future. Readers will find entries on people like Aphra Behn, Simone de Beauvoir, Princess Diana, Courtney Love and Robert Bly, and on subjects such as Afro-American feminism, cosmetic surgery, the "new man", prostitution, reproductive technologies, "slasher" films, and much more.
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
Product Description: The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses contains one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. Now in its second edition, it provides:
* A new introduction * Updated entries and four new entries on deities * Names of the deities as hieroglyphs * A survey of gods and goddesses as they appear in classical literature * An expanded chronology and updated bibliography, together with a list of relevant websites * Drawings of the gods and emblems of each district * A map of ancient Egypt and a time chart
Presenting a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of imagery in Egyptian mythology, students studying Ancient Egypt, travelers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource
Now middle school and high school students have an encyclopedia that gives them all the facts and details on every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies. Alphabetically arranged entries feature consistent subheadings for each state so students can quickly find comparative information. An index of people, places and subjects makes searches easy, and sources for further study provides students with the next step to learn more.
Here are some of the student-friendly features you'll find: * 40 consistent subheads divide each essay to make information easy to find and encourage comparisons between states * A map of the U.S. and state flags on color end sheets * 50 maps within text * Approximately 250 photos depict the state and the people * Illustrations of flags and seals accompany entries * Glossary makes difficult or unusual terms understandable * A table listing all past governors of the state * 1998 election information * Updates to economic and population information * Web sites included in the bibliographies
