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April 2010 UpdateNew ContentIn this update we are expanding Oxford Reference Online's medical content, its expertise on place-names, accounting, and offer brand new OUP content dedicated to the wide-ranging topic of critical theory. With three new titles – A Dictionary of London Place-Names, A Dictionary of Dentistry, and A Dictionary of Critical Theory – and four new editions – Concise Medical Dictionary, A-Z of Medicinal Drugs, A Dictionary of Accounting and an exclusive online-only new edition of The Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names – plus thousands of other updated entries throughout the site, this update is packed full of interesting, useful and trustworthy information.Premium CollectionNEW TITLESA Dictionary of Critical Theory, by Ian BuchananOver 700 entries This is the most wide-ranging and up-to-date dictionary of critical theory available, covering the whole range of critical theory, including the Frankfurt school, cultural materialism, gender studies, literary theory, hermeneutics, historical materialism, and sociopolitical critical theory. Entries clearly explain even the most complex of theoretical discourses, such as Marxism, psychoanalysis, structuralism, deconstruction, and postmodernism. There are also biographies of important figures in the field, with feature entries for those who have heavily influenced areas of the discipline. Covering all aspects of the subject from globalization and race studies, to queer theory and feminism, this multidisciplinary A-Z is essential for students of literary and cultural studies and is useful for anyone studying a humanity subject requiring a knowledge of theory. Ian Buchanan is Chair of Critical and Cultural Theory at Cardiff University. He has authored or edited over a dozen books as well as special issues of journals, as well as founding the journal Deleuze Studies. A Dictionary of Dentistry, by Robert Ireland Over 4,000 entries This first edition of A Dictionary of Dentistry provides over 4,000 definitions covering all the important terms and concepts used in dentistry today. Entries are written in clear and concise English without the use of unnecessary dental or medical jargon, and many entries are supplemented by detailed line drawings. The dictionary defines terms in a broad range of dental specialist areas including primary care, anatomy and comparative anatomy, biochemistry, radiography, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, oral surgery, pharmacology, ethics, and oral medicine. For completeness, some drugs, techniques, and instruments of historical interest have been included. It also includes a number of biographies of those who are considered to have made a highly significant contribution to dentistry. An essential guide for dental practitioners and dental students, it is also an invaluable reference source for all members of the dental team, medical practitioners, lawyers involved with members of the dental profession, and the general reader. Robert Ireland is Associate Clinical Professor at the Postgraduate Dental Education Unit at The University of Warwick Medical School and is also a presiding examiner for the National Examination Board for Dental Nurses. A Dictionary of London Place Names, by A. D. Mills Second editon Over 1,700 entries Have you ever wondered where the unusual names of Elephant and Castle, Grim's Ditch, Soho, and World's End come from? Find out the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and discover their significance in recording English cultural heritage. From Abbey Road to Canary Wharf and Piccadilly to Whipps Cross, this authoritative and absorbing dictionary covers the meanings behind over 1,700 names of places, streets, stations, and areas of London. The book comprises two main parts: a fascinating introduction, located on the Preface tab, discussing the chronology and structure of London place-names following the development of the city from pre-Celtic times to the present day; and an A-Z of the place-names themselves, giving their date of first record, origins, and associations. It also features 9 maps of London, a useful glossary of the elements in London place-names, and a select bibliography. Now revised and updated to include the latest in names research and to include new place-names, this remains an excellent reference guide for local historians and a captivating read for both Londoners and visitors to the city. David Mills is the Emeritus Reader in English, University of London, and a member of the English Place-Name Society and of the Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland. NEW EDITIONSA Dictionary of AccountingFourth editon Over 3,6000 entries 'excellent ... this dictionary achieves its stated purpose and should find a ready market with students and professionals in the world of accounting and finance' Accountancy Substantially updated and expanded, the fourth edition of this dictionary provides straightforward definitions of the latest financial jargon along with comprehensive coverage of financial accounting, financial reporting, management accounting, direct and indirect taxation, corporate finance, and auditing. Coverage is international, and includes worked examples of difficult concepts and feature entries on key topics. Over 250 new entries have been added, to reflect the very latest developments in the accounting profession, e.g. the growing importance of International Accounting Standards, recent legislation, UK tax changes, and reliefs and allowances (e.g. Entrepreneurs' Relief, Annual Investment Allowance). With its authoritative and straightforward definitions and its wide-ranging coverage, this dictionary is essential for students and professionals in accounting and finance. It is also an ideal source of reference for anyone seeking a clear guide to the often-confusing world of accountancy terms. Concise Medical Dictionary Eighth edition Over 2,000 entries '"No home should be without one" certainly applies to this splendid medical dictionary', Journal of the Institute of Health Education This best-selling and market-leading dictionary contains over 12,000 clear and concise entries, covering all aspects of medical science. Written by a team of medical experts, the entries are accessible and jargon-free, and complemented by over 140 illustrations and diagrams. The 8th edition has been fully revised and updated to cover changes in this fast-moving field. Entries on techniques and equipment, drugs, general medical practice, health service organization, and treatment have all been reviewed, and updated where necessary. The dictionary has also been expanded in many areas, with particular attention paid to pharmacology, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, ethics, nephrology, and psychiatry. Selling over a million copies in previous editions, this is an indispensable reference guide for students, as well as those working in the medical and allied professions. It is also an invaluable home reference guide for the general reader. An A-Z of Medicinal Drugs Second edition Over 4,000 entries This dictionary is an ideal source of reference on the wide range of medicines available today. It covers over-the-counter, pharmacy, and prescription medicines. It contains entries for classes of drugs such as antibiotics, generic names such as ibuprofen, and proprietary names such as Prozac and Arthrotec. Comprehensive information on side effects and interactions with other medicines are given, and there are entries on conditions and the medicines used to treat them. Terms used in the prescription and supply of medicine are provided. Written in an accessible style, it is perfect for meeting the increasing demands from patients and their families for information about the medicines they are taking. It is also an invaluable aid for paramedical workers and medical students. The Concise Dictionary of World Place Names, by John Everett-Heath Second edition Over 9,000 entries With over 9,000 entries, from Aachen to Zyrardów, this dictionary gives the history, meanings, and origin of an enormous range of country, region, island, city, and town names from around the world. In doing so, it reveals religious and cultural traditions, the migration of peoples, the ebb and flow of armies, the presence of explorers, local languages, industrial developments, topography, as well as superstitions and legends. This online-exclusive new edition includes over 1,000 new entries, as well as significant updates to hundreds of the existing entries, bringing them right up to date for the new decade. In addition there is a glossary of words that are common components for place-names (e.g. 'havn' meaning harbour) and an index of relevant personalities. This is a unique and fascinating guide for geographers, travellers, and all with an interest in current world affairs. John Everett-Heath is a former diplomat and civil servant, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. |
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