The New Standard Encyclopaedia

Modern Civilisation does not permit only the leisurely acquisition of knowledge that was for bacon the summun bonum, life, yet its very complexity demands an all-round acquaintance with many subjects. For this a compact book of reference is indispensable, and the New Standard Encyclopaedia seeks to meet this need. The references of this Encyclopaedia cover a wide field. In biography' history and mythology it reaches far back into the past; in geography. science. politics and sociology, it gives the up-to-date information required for an understanding of the modern world. In literature, it touches both past and present. Information about ancient writers, is to be found side by side with that concerning living authors' and its scope is widened by its supplements, Copious cross-references link up the various, aspects of connected subjects. A Practice feature is the space devoted to the needs of everyday life. Medical entries, instructions regarding first-aid, explanation of the commoner legal terms and authoritative information about careers are all included. The lighter side of life also finds its appropriate place. The competition devotee, the wireless enthusiast and the sportsman will all the find useful information both in the text and in the supplements. Great care has been taken to ensure ease and rapidity of reference. Main entries stand out in bold clear type, subsidiary and connected meanings are emphasised, and special attention has been paid to the selection of a type for the text which can be studied at length without strain to the eyes, allowing at the same time the maximum amount of information to be contained in a book of handy size. This encyclopaedia covers over 20,000up-to-datc references in Biography, History, Geography. Science, Literature, Sociology, Medicine, Law and Human knowledge with all its branches.