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Also known as a [[Cyclopedia]], [[Cyclopaedia]] and [[Cyclopedien]] in older times, and at times referred to as a [[Dictionary]] as well, the term has all along referred to an attempt to summarise/condence and publishe information on various subjects (or, in some more grandiose incarnations, all knowledge about everything). | Also known as a [[Cyclopedia]], [[Cyclopaedia]] and [[Cyclopedien]] in older times, and at times referred to as a [[Dictionary]] as well, the term has all along referred to an attempt to summarise/condence and publishe information on various subjects (or, in some more grandiose incarnations, all knowledge about everything). | ||
| − | As a general definition of the way the term is '''specifically''' used in [[ESAT]], it is perhaps fruitful to consider teacher/librarian Ann Sartori's wonderfully succinct introductory outline in the lesson on "Encyclopedia Definition, History & Examples" on the | + | As a general definition of the way the term is '''specifically''' used in [[ESAT]], it is perhaps fruitful to consider teacher/librarian Ann Sartori's wonderfully succinct introductory outline in the lesson on "Encyclopedia Definition, History & Examples" on the '''Study.com''' website (updated on 02/03/2023)[https://study.com/academy/lesson/encyclopedia-history-examples-facts.html]: |
| − | "Encyclopedias are research tools that collect background information on a variety of topics. In short entries on each topic, the encyclopedia covers enough basic information for the reader to get a sense of the scope and breadth of the topic. The entries in encyclopedias, especially online encyclopedias, often include citations for further research: such as to websites or articles and books on the topic. These can be helpful as a guide for conducting further, more in-depth research." | + | "''Encyclopedias are research tools that collect background information on a variety of topics. In short entries on each topic, the encyclopedia covers enough basic information for the reader to get a sense of the scope and breadth of the topic. The entries in encyclopedias, especially online encyclopedias, often include citations for further research: such as to websites or articles and books on the topic. These can be helpful as a guide for conducting further, more in-depth research.''" |
'''For more advanced discussions of the [[encyclopaedia]] idea, and the concept, nature, forms and versions it, see for example:''' | '''For more advanced discussions of the [[encyclopaedia]] idea, and the concept, nature, forms and versions it, see for example:''' | ||
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C. Van Doren. 1962. "The Idea of an Encyclopedia". In: ''American Behavioral Scientist'', Volume 6, Issue 1.[https://doi.org/10.1177/000276426200600105] | C. Van Doren. 1962. "The Idea of an Encyclopedia". In: ''American Behavioral Scientist'', Volume 6, Issue 1.[https://doi.org/10.1177/000276426200600105] | ||
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| + | Andrew Lih. 2009. ''The [[Wikipedia]] Revolution''. London: Aurum Press. | ||
Katharine Schopflin. 2014. "What do we Think an Encyclopaedia is?" ''Culture Unbound. Journal of Current Cultural Research'' 6(3):483-503 (DOI: 10.3384/cu.2000.1525.146483)[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269503498_What_do_we_Think_an_Encyclopaedia_is] | Katharine Schopflin. 2014. "What do we Think an Encyclopaedia is?" ''Culture Unbound. Journal of Current Cultural Research'' 6(3):483-503 (DOI: 10.3384/cu.2000.1525.146483)[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/269503498_What_do_we_Think_an_Encyclopaedia_is] | ||
Patrick C. Fleming. 2016. "The Idea of an Encyclopedia". In. ''Pedagogy'' (Duke University Press) Volume 16, Issue 3, October 2016: pp. 569-575[https://muse.jhu.edu/article/631062/pdf] | Patrick C. Fleming. 2016. "The Idea of an Encyclopedia". In. ''Pedagogy'' (Duke University Press) Volume 16, Issue 3, October 2016: pp. 569-575[https://muse.jhu.edu/article/631062/pdf] | ||
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| + | Ann Sartori. 2023. "Encyclopedia Definition, History & Examples", '''Study.com''' website (updated on 02/03/2023)[https://study.com/academy/lesson/encyclopedia-history-examples-facts.html]: [https://study.com/academy/lesson/encyclopedia-history-examples-facts.html] | ||
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:04, 23 May 2024
The idea of an Encyclopaedia (or Encyclopedia in American English) is over 2000 years old, and has gone through numerous transformations and adaptations over the ages.
Also known as a Cyclopedia, Cyclopaedia and Cyclopedien in older times, and at times referred to as a Dictionary as well, the term has all along referred to an attempt to summarise/condence and publishe information on various subjects (or, in some more grandiose incarnations, all knowledge about everything).
As a general definition of the way the term is specifically used in ESAT, it is perhaps fruitful to consider teacher/librarian Ann Sartori's wonderfully succinct introductory outline in the lesson on "Encyclopedia Definition, History & Examples" on the Study.com website (updated on 02/03/2023)[1]:
"Encyclopedias are research tools that collect background information on a variety of topics. In short entries on each topic, the encyclopedia covers enough basic information for the reader to get a sense of the scope and breadth of the topic. The entries in encyclopedias, especially online encyclopedias, often include citations for further research: such as to websites or articles and books on the topic. These can be helpful as a guide for conducting further, more in-depth research."
For more advanced discussions of the encyclopaedia idea, and the concept, nature, forms and versions it, see for example:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/encyclopaedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encyclopedia
H.G. Wells. 1936. "The Idea of a World Encyclopedia." Nature, 138, no. 3500 (28 November 1936): 917-24.[2]
C. Van Doren. 1962. "The Idea of an Encyclopedia". In: American Behavioral Scientist, Volume 6, Issue 1.[3]
Andrew Lih. 2009. The Wikipedia Revolution. London: Aurum Press.
Katharine Schopflin. 2014. "What do we Think an Encyclopaedia is?" Culture Unbound. Journal of Current Cultural Research 6(3):483-503 (DOI: 10.3384/cu.2000.1525.146483)[4]
Patrick C. Fleming. 2016. "The Idea of an Encyclopedia". In. Pedagogy (Duke University Press) Volume 16, Issue 3, October 2016: pp. 569-575[5]
Ann Sartori. 2023. "Encyclopedia Definition, History & Examples", Study.com website (updated on 02/03/2023)[6]: [7]
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