The Whole World Book of Quotations Wisdom from Women and Men Around the Globe Throughout the Centuries |
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| Author:
| Petras, Kathryn
Petras, Ross |
| ISBN: | 978-0-201-62258-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1994 |
| Publisher: | Perseus Books Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $25.00 |
Book Description:
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To understand and communicate in the world today, you must know the foundations of many cultures. Only in The Whole World Book of Quotations will you find a thorough selection of aphorisms from the flourishing cultures of Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world. This original and important reference book also brings to light the sayings of women and minorities whose contributions to Western culture have too often been overlooked.
To understand and communicate in the world today, you must know the foundations of many cultures. Only in The Whole World Book of Quotations will you find a thorough selection of aphorisms from the flourishing cultures of Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world. This original and important reference book also brings to light the sayings of women and minorities whose contributions to Western culture have too often been overlooked.