| Details | | Publication Date: | 1992-02-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 438 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 28.0 oz |
Publisher's Note "This is as solid a piece of hardcore reference work as you will find, comprehensive yet affordable, and written by a recognized expert in the field. Every libraryy of any size should own at least one copy". -- Library Journal
No matter which specific needs you have in a dictionary, every question associated with dictionaries and dictionary purchasing is addressed in Kister's Best Dictionaries for Adults and Young People. The book features the author's authoritative reviews and expert commentary as he evaluates 300 separate publications.
Industry Reviews Reference maven Kister helps interested consumers in the US and Canada distinguish good dictionaries from bad and mediocre ones and ultimately determine which among the hundreds of dictionaries available will best serve their specific needs. In all, he reviews 300 English-language dictionaries, of which 132 are for adults and 168 for children and young students. A helpful introductory section presents general information on dictionaries: their history, publication, use, and purchase. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Bartov
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