New American Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form (Revised &Updated) (Signet Reference) [Mass Market Paperback]

Philip D. Morehead (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0451207165 | ISBN-13: 978-0451207166 | Publication Date: July 3, 2012 | Edition: 3 Revised

Published in hardcover as The Penguin Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form, this new paperback edition of the 20-million-copy bestselling thesaurus has been fully revised, expanded, and updated for the modern home, school, or office.

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About the Author

Philip Morehead is Head of Music Staff for Lyric Opera of Chicago. He is the son of the late Albert H. Morehead, lexicographer and games expert, the original co-editor of this book, who was Bridge Editor of the New York Times for over 25 years and the editor of many books on games. He is editor of The New American Webster Handy College Dictionary and The New American Rogets College Thesaurus and is author of The New American International Dictionary of Music. He lives in Chicago with his wife Patricia, oboist and composer.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 912 pages
• Publisher: Signet; 3 Revised edition (July 3, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451207165
• ISBN-13: 978-0451207166
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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43 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent and well organized, December 13, 2005

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Doc Dave "Doc Dave" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New American Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form (Revised &Updated) (Signet Reference) (Mass Market Paperback)

It's tough to recommend buying a thesaurus these days when there are so many resources available on the web and built-in to word processing applications that will do the job. Nevertheless, I've kept a copy of this thesaurus close at hand for decades now and I am usually much more satisfied with the results I get from using it than from electronic sources. After my copy practically disintegrated from the ravages of time, I finally sprang for this latest edition. While I can't say it looks much different from the ancient one I had, it has been updated extensively with new phrases, and more words have been added. I like the dictionary-style organization, but that will be a matter of personal preference for you. I've also found this book to be extremely helpful in studying for standardized tests. For those who take writing seriously enough to want to use the word that best conveys their thoughts, this thesaurus will be an excellent and very affordable resource.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you write, you must have a Thesaurus!, December 19, 2005

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R Schmidt (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New American Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form (Revised &Updated) (Signet Reference) (Mass Market Paperback)

"A Thesaurus is not a dinosaur." This is not just a play on words. I've heard it said that a printed thesaurus is a "dinosaur;" you can get everything you need from the worldwide web.

Then why do I have this copy next to my computer?

Look, the www is convenient and accessible... except when it isn't. The right word is there... except when it isn't. And this paperback edition of the New American Roget's College Thesaurus is so inexpensive, it IS always there, just like my trustworthy copy of Webster's Dictionary.

If you know you are going to be marooned on an island for a few years, bring along a copy of this book. If you end up having nothing to write on, you can at least use it as a fire starter!

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Roget's Thesaurus in Dictionary Form, August 5, 2006

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Maria Brullo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New American Roget's College Thesaurus in Dictionary Form (Revised &Updated) (Signet Reference) (Mass Market Paperback)

I find this reference book most helpful due to the fact that it incorporates the style of a dictionary. It provides abundant information for words which assist me in utilizing them in numerous formats. I recommend this item with confidence to anyone who wishes to improve their writing skills.