Big Ideas in Brief: 200 World-Changing Concepts Explained In An Instant (Knowledge in a Flash)
Ian Crofton was formerly editor-in-chief ofThe Guinness Encyclopediaand has written a wide range of other general reference books, includingPhilosophy (Teach Yourself Instant Reference),Science Without the Boring Bits,Brewer's Britain and IrelandandBrewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable(2nd edition, both with John Ayto),A Dictionary of Musical Quotations(with Donald Fraser) andA Dictionary of Art Quotations.