An Incomplete Education: J. Jones and W. Wilson HARDCOVER (Condition - Good)

An Incomplete Education – A Guide to Filling in the Gaps of Cultural Knowledge

Originally published in 1987 and now completely updated, An Incomplete Education offers a concise, engaging, and witty overview of key knowledge areas that many may have forgotten—or never learned in the first place. Covering a vast array of disciplines, this book provides essential insights into history, literature, philosophy, science, and more, making it an invaluable resource for lifelong learners and those who aspire to be well-rounded thinkers.

What’s Inside?

• Essential Knowledge Across Disciplines:
  • History & Political Science – Understand major events like the Dred Scott decision and geopolitical changes in Eastern Europe, Indochina, and the Horn of Africa.
  • Literature & Philosophy – Explore Shakespearean comedies, Plato’s Cave, postmodernism, and the evolution of English poetry from Chaucer to Yeats.
  • Science & Technology – Clarify the differences between fission and fusion, cloning, gene splicing, and entropy and evolution.
  • Religion & Culture – Distinguish between Shi’ites and Sunnis, apostles and disciples, and key religious and philosophical ideas.
  • The Arts – Gain insights into opera, film techniques (fade-out vs. dissolve), and what to look for in masterpieces by Rubens and Rembrandt.
  • Psychology & Economics – Learn about Freud’s core ideas and his five major followers, modern economic trends, and global competition.
• Clever, Engaging Explanations – Presented with clarity and humor, making complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
• A Reference for Lifelong Learning – 10,000 years of culture distilled into one volume, perfect for revisiting time and again.

Who Should Read This Book?

Ideal for intellectually curious readers, trivia enthusiasts, educators, and professionals, An Incomplete Education is an indispensable guide for anyone looking to refresh their knowledge, learn something new, or impress in conversation.

With its broad scope and lively writing style, this book serves as both a crash course in general knowledge and an invitation to deeper exploration, proving that a well-rounded education is always within reach.