"The Dictionary of Modern Thought" is a small encyclopedia that presents succinctly in one volume the ideas, discoveries, currents, and movements that have shaped our world in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, architecture, geography, linguistics, criminology, education, sciences, religion, medicine, sociology, criticism, mathematics, economic theory, world history, arts, philosophy, psychology, and feminism. It contains about 4,000 entries written by 326 top experts. Essential for every library: a valuable aid for students, but also a book that captures the interest of everyone and can be browsed with great pleasure by anyone.