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The Cambridge Dictionary of American Biography
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The most up-to-date and comprehensive, single-volume, biographical reference of living and dead Americans available.
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- Biography is an endlessly fascinating subject for a wide variety of readers. The Cambridge Dictionary of American Biography is the most up-to-date and comprehensive, single-volume, biographical reference of living and dead Americans available. The book contains 9,000 entries written for general readers in fluid narrative style. Each entry is self-contained and does not assume any historic or geographic knowledge. What sets this book apart is its breadth of coverage--living and dead, famous and forgotten American figures, of diverse careers, from colonial times to the present day--and its attention to women and minority groups. The Dictionary has been originally compiled--not derived from older work--with the help of over one-hundred consultants. It also contains two exceptionally useful indexes: one by occupation and the other by names mentioned in the entries (whether or not they are entries themselves). The Cambridge Dictionary of American Biography is written for anyone interested in owning an eminently readable reference to living contemporaries and their achievements as well as to historically important figures. John Bowman, an accomplished author and editor, has been assisted by an editoral board of distinguished American scholars.
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Publication date | May 26, 1995 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 942 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0521402581 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0521402583 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds (1.05 kg) |
| Dimensions | 8 x 2.75 x 9.5 inches (20.3 x 7 x 24.1 cm) |
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History Enthusiasts
Perfect for those keen on American history and notable biographical figures, providing deep insights and comprehensive entries.
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Students and Researchers
An essential resource for academic research, offering reliable biographical information for essays and projects in history and literature.
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Educators and Librarians
A valuable tool for teaching and referencing, useful in educational settings to enrich curriculum and guide research.
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Casual Readers
Not ideal for casual readers looking for light reading or entertaining literature, as it is heavily factual and academic.
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Is prior knowledge of history or geography needed to read this book?
Answer: No, each entry is self-contained and does not assume any prior knowledge.
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Features & Benefits
- Comprehensive reference covering both living and deceased Americans.
- Contains 9,000 fluid narrative-style entries.
- Self-contained entries requiring no prior historic or geographic knowledge.
- Focus on diverse figures, including both women and minority groups.
- Compiled with contributions from over 100 consultants and distinguished scholars.
- Includes useful indexes by occupation and names mentioned.
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