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June 2009 Update
New Content
For this latest update, there are three new titles, expanding Oxford Reference Online's coverage to include masses of content on plastic surgery, American musicals, and themes and ideas in modern science, with A–Z of Plastic Surgery, The Oxford Companion to the American Musical, and Magic Universe: A Tour of Modern Science. There are also seven new editions packed with up-to-date information, three of which have been specially commissioned for online-only publication in Oxford Reference Online, to ensure that our content remains trustworthy and current.
New editions now available are:
New and revised online-only editions now available are:
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NEW TITLES
A–Z of Plastic Surgery, by Andrew Hodges
First edition
Over 2000 entries
The A–Z is a quick reference guide to the ever expanding specialty of Plastic Surgery. The succinct bullet pointed references will enable the reader to rapidly assimilate the essentials of each entry. The cross referencing links will allow the reader the look up related entries. It will be particularly relevant to trainees in Plastic Surgery as a working reference book and as an invaluable resource during preparation for final exams.
Andrew Hodges is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Mengo Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
Magic Universe: A Grand Tour of Modern Science, by Nigel Calder
Over 100 long entries
‘The ideal compendium for non-scientists of any age’ — Sunday Times
This is a marvellously engaging tour covering the whole of modern science, from transgenic crops to quantum tangles. Written by one of the most experienced and well-known names in science writing, it is also assuredly reliable science. Although arranged for convenience and quick reference as a collection of topics in alphabetical order, it is very different from any conventional encyclopedia. Each topic tells a story, making the book eminently browsable. Packed with information, yet carrying its immense learning lightly, this is a book that would appeal to anyone with the slightest interest in how the world works.
Nigel Calder began his writing career on the original staff of New Scientist, in 1956. He was editor of the magazine from 1962 to 1966, when he left to become an independent science writer. His subsequent career has involved spotting, reporting, and explaining to the general public the big scientific discoveries of our time.
The Oxford Companion to the American Musical, edited by Thomas Hischak
First editon
Over 2,000 entries
‘Amazingly comprehensive and thoroughly researched, The Oxford Companion to the American Musical is a must for any theatre professional or theatre fan.’ – Stephen Flaherty
With more than two thousand entries, this guide offers a wealth of information on musicals, performers, composers, lyricists, producers, choreographers, and much more. Biographical entries range from early stars Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, and Mae West to contemporary show-stoppers Nathan Lane, Savion Glover, and Kristin Chenoweth, while composers Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, and Andrew Lloyd Webber all have articles, and the choreography of Bob Fosse, Tommy Tune, and Debbie Allen receives due examination. The plays and films covered range from modern hits like Mamma Mia! and Moulin Rouge! to timeless classics such as Yankee Doodle Dandy and Show Boat. Also, numerous musicals written specifically for television appear throughout, and many entries follow a work – Babes in Toyland for example – as it moves across genres, from stage, to film, to television. The Companion also includes cross references, a comprehensive listing of recommended recordings and further reading, a useful chronology of all the musicals described in the book, plus a complete index of Tony Award and Academy Award winners.
Thomas Hischak is Professor of Theatre at the State University of New York College at Cortland. He is the author of sixteen books on theatre, film, and popular music, including The Oxford Companion to American Theatre; the textbook Theatre As Human Action; and the award-winning American Musical Theatre Song Encyclopedia. He is also the author of twenty published plays.
NEW EDITIONS
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Mathematics, by Christopher Clapham and James Nicholson
Over 3,000 entries
‘The depth of information provided is admirable’ – New Scientist
Authoritative and reliable, this A-Z provides jargon-free definitions for even the most technical mathematical terms. With 3,000 entries ranging from Achilles paradox to zero matrix , it covers all commonly encountered terms and concepts from pure and applied mathematics and statistics, for example, linear algebra, optimisation, nonlinear equations, and differential equations. In addition, there are entries on major mathematicians and on topics of more general interest, such as fractals, game theory, and chaos.
Using graphs, diagrams, and charts to render definitions as comprehensible as possible, entries are clear and accessible and offer an ideal introduction to the subject. Also included are lists of Nobel Prize winners and Fields' medallists, Greek letters, formulae, and – new to this edition – tables of inequalities, moments of inertia, Roman numerals, and more. This edition contains recommended web links at entry level.
Fully revised and updated in line with curriculum and degree requirements this dictionary is indispensable for students and teachers of mathematics, and for anyone encountering mathematics in the workplace.
Christopher Clapham was until 1993 Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Aberdeen and has also taught at universities in Nigeria, Lesotho, and Malawi. He is the author of Introduction to Abstract Algebra and Introduction to Mathematical Analysis. He lives in Exeter.
James Nicholson has a mathematics degree from Cambridge, and has taught at Harrow School for twelve years before becoming Head of Mathematics at Belfast Royal Academy in 1990. He lives in Belfast, but now works mostly with the School of Education at Durham University. He is co-author of Statistics GCSE for AQA.
A Dictionary of Law, edited by Jonathan Law and Elizabeth A. Martin
Seventh edition
Over 4,200 entries
‘Precision for the professional is combined with a layman's enlightenment’ – Times Educational Supplement
This best-selling dictionary is an authoritative and comprehensive source of jargon-free legal information. It contains over 4,200 entries that clearly define the major terms, concepts, processes, and the organization of the English legal system. Entries have been fully updated for this new edition to reflect the very latest legislation, including the substantial new Companies Act that affects company law, and the Constitutional Reform Act that affects the positions of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Chief Justice, and the Law Lords. This edition also includes expanded coverage of criminology and law enforcement.
Feature entries discuss key topics in detail, for example adoption law, the appeals system, statement of terms of employment, and terrorism acts, and there is a useful Writing and Citation Guide that specifically addresses problems and established conventions for writing legal essays and reports. Now providing more information than ever before, this edition features recommended web links for many entries.
Described by leading university lecturers as ‘the best law dictionary’ and ‘excellent for non-law students as well as law undergraduates’, this classic dictionary is an invaluable source of legal reference for professionals, students, and anyone else needing succinct clarification of legal terms. Focusing primarily on English law, it also provides a one-stop source of information for any of the many countries that base their legal system on English law.
A Dictionary of British History, edited by John Cannon
First edition revised
Over 3,800 entries
‘The book is packed with interest to the final page’ – The Independent
Who was the first King of England? What prompted the Cat and Mouse Act? When was Wembley stadium demolished? Where did the Rebecca riots take place? How long did the Hundred Years War last?
Containing more than 3,800 authoritative entries written by over 100 specialist contributors, this dictionary describes the people and events that have shaped and defined domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain since 55 BC. New entries to this edition include Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Gerry Adams, and Rowan Williams and existing entries on Tony Blair, Iraq, Northern Ireland, and terrorism have been updated. New to this revised edition are entry level web links.
Derived from the highly acclaimed The Oxford Companion to British History, A Dictionary of British History has been a leading historical reference work since its publication in 2001. Now thoroughly revised and fully updated, this handy and invaluable A–Z remains essential for anyone studying or with an interest in British history as well as for those in need of a compact reference book covering 2,000 years of people, events, places, and change.
Professor John Cannon held the chair of Modern History at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne until 1992. He has edited several titles, including The Oxford Companion to British History and The Kings and Queens of Britain.
A Dictionary of Geography, by Susan Mayhew
Fourth edition
Over 6,400 entries
Containing over 6,400 entries on all aspects of both human and physical geography, this best-selling dictionary is the most comprehensive single-volume reference work of its kind. It includes coverage of cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, industry, and development, as well as up-to-date treatment of fast-changing topics such as plate tectonics, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and aerial differentiation.
For this new edition, all existing entries have been fully revised and updated, and there is now expanded coverage of economic geography (e.g. neo-liberalism), recent developments in geopolitics (e.g. 9/11 responses and the geographical implications of war on terror), and geography of finance (e.g. global production). It also focuses on the increasingly prominent areas of globalization and the anti-globalization movement, landscape restoration, the digital divide, and issues of governance. This edition also contains recommended web links for many entries.
Loaded with clear, concise, and authoritative information, this A-Z reference work is essential for all students and teachers of geography.
A Dictionary of Political Biography, edited by Dennis Kavanagh; revisions by Christopher Riches
Revised online-only edition
Over 1,000 entries
Compiled by an expert team of contributors, this dictionary covers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century. Authoritative and wide-ranging, it describes and assesses the lives of more than 1,000 men and women who have shaped political events across the world.
Each entry includes an account of the background, career, and achievements of the individual concerned, balancing fact with critical appraisal.
This revised edition, commissioned especially for Oxford Reference Online, contains over 100 new entries, and the whole text has been thoroughly revised and updated.
Dennis Kavanagh is Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool.
Christopher Riches has worked in publishing for over 30 years, both for Oxford University Press and for HarperCollins Publishers. His particular expertise is in reference publishing.
A Dictionary of the Internet, Darrel Ince
New online-only edition
Over 4,450 entries
This dictionary provides thousands of terms related to the Web, software technology, jargon, e-commerce, security, and the technical and organizational infrastructure of the Internet. There are also useful links to relevant websites.
In this new online-only edition, commissioned especially for Oxford Reference Online, 19 out-of-date entries have been deleted and 482 new entries have been added.
Darrel Ince is Professor of Computing at the Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.
The Oxford Companion to British History, edited by John Cannon
Revised online-only edition
Over 4,260 entries
The Oxford Companion to British History covers all aspects of the history of Britain from 55 BC to the present day. Written by over 100 distinguished specialist contributors, the variety of entries provides a wealth of essential information touching all aspects of British history: political, economic, social, military, people, events, and institutions.
In this revised online-only edition, commissioned especially for Oxford Reference Online, there are 6 new entries, and updates to 268 entries.
John Cannon was formerly Professor of Modern History at The University of Newcastle upon Tyne. His books include The Oxford Illustrated History of the British Monarchy and The Blackwell Dictionary of Historians.
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