| dc.description.abstract | Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition has been revised and updated throughout. It now provides a full final chapter on the contemporary scene, with more on genres and the impact of globalization. Features of this best-selling book include: a helpful overview of each chapter, boxed biographies of authors, and tables of publications and historical events, on-page definitions of important terms and concepts, suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter to aid study, portraits of authors, illustrations, maps and an index. | |
