Title: Worlds of reference :
Authors: McArthur, Tom.
Date: 1986
Publisher: Cambridge University Press,
Physical description: ix, 230 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language: English
LC classification: A
Contents: Mind, word and world -- Ancient world -- Medieval world -- Early modern world -- Modern world -- Tomorrow's world.
Notes: Includes index.
Subject headings (LCSH): Encyclopedias and dictionaries--Bibliography; Encyclopedias and dictionaries--History and criticism.; Encyclopedias and dictionaries--History.; History--Reference books.; Lexicography--History.; Reference books--Bibliography