THE ECONOMIST
Description
Full of facts and figures about the world today-on subjects as diverse as geography, population and demographics, business, finance and the economy, transport, tourism and the environment, society, culture and crime-The Economist Pocket World in Figures is a treasure trove of fascinating data that will both inform and entertain. From the fastest-growing economies and where people live longest and die youngest, through to who drinks and smokes most, and where obesity levels are highest, it's all in The Economist Pocket World in Figures.
The 2006 edition of this annual bestseller has been completely updated, and revised, and expended with new features on such things as obesity levels, television watching, reading habits and computer and internet use, together with several new environmental measures. It now provides rankings on more than 200 topics that take into account over 180 countries, together with detailed statistical profiles of more than 65 of the world's major economies.
Book Details
- ISBN: 1861977425
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- Format: Hardback
- Publication Date: 2006
- Number of Pages: 254
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- Publisher: VIVA BOOKS
- Language: English
- Weight: 0.2 g
