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The Hutchinson Encyclopedia is a comprehensive general reference work originally published in the United Kingdom by Hutchinson. The title was officially adopted for the work's eighth edition, published in 1988, which contained roughly 25,000 articles. It is designed to provide users with accessible information across a wide array of subjects, including history, science, geography, and the arts. Over the years, the encyclopedia has been adapted into various digital formats to accompany its traditional print editions.
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When did the Hutchinson Encyclopedia adopt its later title?
The reference work officially adopted the title Hutchinson Encyclopedia starting with its eighth edition, which was published in 1988. It was previously published under slightly varying Hutchinson names.
How many articles did the 1988 Hutchinson Encyclopedia contain?
The eighth edition of the Hutchinson Encyclopedia contained approximately 25,000 articles. It served as a comprehensive, single-volume or concise multi-volume general reference work.
What was the original publisher of the Hutchinson Encyclopedia?
The encyclopedia was published by Hutchinson, a prominent British publishing house that is now an imprint of Penguin Random House. It was widely used in the UK and Commonwealth countries.
Is the Hutchinson Encyclopedia still in print today?
The print edition was eventually discontinued as the company transitioned its reference materials to digital formats. It is no longer actively printed, but older copies are popular among secondhand book collectors.
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