The Shorter Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms [Paperback]

Damien Abbott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0966894618 | ISBN-13: 978-0966894615

The SHORTER ENCYCLOPEDIA OF REAL ESTATE TERMS defines and explains over 7,500 terms, supplemented by more than 1,000 citations (cases, statutes and other authorities), 20,000 cross references, and over 400 bibliographical references.

The primary focus of the Shorter Encyclopedia is terminology drawn from English and American real estate practice. However, it also contains Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, Scots Law, Civil Law and Latin terms.

The book is unique in that it chronicles the meaning and significance of a particular term, and provides an explanation of the legal and practical significance of the entry. It is a comprehensive reference book on real estate terminology a dictionary, a thesaurus and an Encyclopedia, rolled into one.

The Encyclopedia covers every aspect of real estate (law, economics, finance, insurance, investment, taxation, urban planning, appraisal/valuation and management) and is an essential reference guide for any investor, lawyer, consultant or real estate professional, as well as being particularly useful for students.

The Appendices contain information on over 80 Real Estate Associations (including web addresses), a comprehensive Table of Measurements, the major Real Estate Investment Formulae, and a list of Abbreviations and Acronyms.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Superbly enhanced with more than 1,000 citations (cases, statutes, and other authorities), 20,000 cross references, and more than 400 bibliographical references, The Shorter Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms is a 975-page compendium presenting, defining, and explaining more than 7,500 real estate terms. A combination reference book on real estate; a dictionary; a thesaurus; and an encyclopedia, this comprehensive resource addresses every aspect of real estate from law, economics, finance, and insurance, to investment, taxation, urban planning, appraisal, and management. The Shorter Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms is an exhaustive work that is confidently and strongly recommended for personal, professional, academic, corporate, and community library reference collections. --Midwest Review, July 2004

It was thus as something of a revelation and surprise that dipping in to the text was a very stimulating and rewarding experience, and the idea of "just looking at a few terms" very quickly became a regular reading of one explanation of a term after another, each being led out from the last. It truly did do what it said on the label it was a dictionary, a thesaurus and an encyclopaedia rolled into one!

In short, this is a splendid piece of work and worth every penny of its cost. It is a must for law libraries and, indeed, for a well-stocked general reference library, as well as practitioners who have any interest at all cross jurisdiction. --The Law Teacher, 2004

Superbly enhanced with more than 1,000 citations (cases, statutes, and other authorities), 20,000 cross references, and more than 400 bibliographical references, The Shorter Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms is a 975-page compendium presenting, defining, and explaining more than 7,500 real estate terms. A combination reference book on real estate; a dictionary; a thesaurus; and an encyclopedia, this comprehensive resource addresses every aspect of real estate from law, economics, finance, and insurance, to investment, taxation, urban planning, appraisal, and management.

The Shorter Encyclopedia of Real Estate Terms is an exhaustive work that is confidently and strongly recommended for personal, professional, academic, corporate, and community library reference collections. --Midwest Review, July 2004

From the Publisher

The aim of the SHORTER ENCYCLOPEDIA is to appeal to a broad audience (from students to teachers and from lay people to professional practitioners). This major reference work explains the significance of a word or phrase in the broadest possible way.

THE SHORTER ENCYCLOPEDIA OF REAL ESTATE TERMS has been chosen by USA Book News as the winner of the "Best Book 2004" in the Reference section.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 975 pages
• Publisher: Delta Alpha Publishing (August 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966894618
• ISBN-13: 978-0966894615
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,029,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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