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The Economist Book of Isms Hardcover – 17 Jun. 2010
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherEconomist Books
- Publication date17 Jun. 2010
- Dimensions12.45 x 2.03 x 18.8 cm
- ISBN-101846682983
- ISBN-13978-1846682988
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Book Description
From the Inside Flap
For those who want to be on top of their "isms," here is an illuminating and witty guide to more than 400.
About the Author
Over the course of a journalistic career that began in the Middle East, John Andrews became The Economist's most experienced foreign correspondent, with postings in Europe, Asia and America. Before joining The Economist, he wrote from and about north Africa and the Middle East for the Guardian and NBC News, interviewing personalities such as Muammar Qaddafi, Yasser Arafat and Ezer Weizman. He is the author of two books on Asia, co-author of a book on Europe and co-editor of Megachange: The World in 2050.
www.johnandrews.net
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- Publisher : Economist Books; Main edition (17 Jun. 2010)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1846682983
- ISBN-13 : 978-1846682988
- Dimensions : 12.45 x 2.03 x 18.8 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 65,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 941 in Encyclopaedias (Books)
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This is a collection of isms... arranged alphabetically and beautifully explained. I am a little disappointed that the entry for Communism is longer than the one for Capitalism. I guess if you read the Economist you should already "get" capitalism.
Before reading this book I had no idea what Anthroposophism was or even that it existed. I won't spoil the fun for you.
One reviewer mentioned that this a great bedroom book. It is also a very useful accessory in the smallest room in the house! Reading it will improve your power.
knowledge effortlessly. It is also a very good gift to send to friends who need to improve their wordpower.
Richard Ryan