Dictionary of Theories (More than 5000 Theories,Laws, and Hypotheses Described)
by Jennifer Bothamley
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Author: Jennifer BothamleyEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 2004
ISBN: 0760753199
Number of pages: 637
Publisher: Barnes&Noble Books
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Book Review: As the Title Implies
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a short explanation of many theories from a wide range of topics. However, that's all it is. Do not expect a long explanation or perhaps even enough information to come to a scientific understanding. It is just a brief overview of the theories contained. I don't see how this volume could be used for anything too academic or too intellectual, it is just a nice quick source to clarify something mentioned in a book or other media source.
Summary of Dictionary of Theories (More than 5000 Theories,Laws, and Hypotheses Described)
The Dictionary of Theories is the first multi-disciplinary reference book to bring together theories, laws, hypotheses, principles, rules, theorems, ologies, and isms from all subject areas. With more than 5,000 entries, the Dictionary of Theories is a unique and handy reference for the inquiring reader who wants to know more about the many theories cited daily in newspapers and magazines and on television, radio, and the Internet.Alphabetically arranged entries cover the arts, economics, history, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, hard sciences, and more.Ancient and modern, accepted and discredited, all theories that have relevance in todays world are included. The depth of the terms varies from undergraduate level to the more populist, with theories such as Parkinsons law and the Peter Principle included.Each theory gives the name and date of the theory; subject area; the name, nationality, and dates of the discoverer; a concise description of the theory and a comment about its validity; and, where appropriate, a one-item bibliography giving details of a title in which a fuller explanation can be found. Equations and technical diagrams have also been included.Weve got your theory! Extensive cross-references allow you to browse within areas and across discipline. And the two indexes enable you to see which entries are covered by each subject area and the names and dates of the people associated with each theory.Subjects Books
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