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Emanating from the prestigious Science Museum, London, this is the only one-volume encyclopaedia covering the entire field of the History of technology.

In 176 articles contributed by authors of 18 nationalities, this encyclopaedia describes and analyzes the variety of theories, proofs and techniques, as well as practical applications of pure, applied and statistical mathematics. It also treats the historical interactions with other disciplines.

This text provides an account of the development of medical science in its various branches, and includes discussions of the medical profession and its institutions, and the impact of medicine upon populations, economic development, culture, religions, and thought.

In over 60 articles by individual authors, this "Companion Encyclopedia of Psychology" is designed to provide authoritative reference material on all major branches of psychological research and professional practice.

Topics covered include the theory of meaning and of truth, the theory of knowledge, the philosophies of mathematics, science and history, metaphysics, the philosophy of mind, moral and political philosophy, aesthetics and religion.

In 176 articles compiled by contributors of 18 nationalities this work is the first to cover all the principle lines and themes of the history and philosophy of mathematics from ancient times to the present day.

This single-volume introduction gives an account of the history, theological basis and practice of religion and religions, and examines the current state of both.

Designed specifically as a reference guide for teachers and students of science and technology, sociology, archaeology and history, this one-volume encyclopaedia covers the entire field of the history of technology.

This reference work on literary criticism contains 90 essays by leading international critics and scholars, covering both traditional topics - such as literature and history, poetry, drama and the novel - and more recent areas of interest, including the production and reception of literature.

In 48 separately-authored, self-contained articles by an international team of both Christian and Jewish theologians and practitioners, this Companion provides a thorough examination of the place of Christianity in the modern world.

In 48 separately-authored, self-contained articles by an international team of both Christian and Jewish theologians and practitioners, this Companion provides a thorough examination of the place of Christianity in the modern world.

This Encyclopaedia is the indispensable handbook for all students and teachers of English literature, as well as all readers who want to know what is happening in the interpretation and understanding of literature today.