2000 (World Almanac and Book of Facts) - Softcover

Famighetti, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0886878470 ISBN 13: 9780886878474

Publisher: St Martin's Press, 2000

Synopsis

The World Almanac is the source for information. No other almanac comes close to matching its authority and breadth of coverage. Packed with facts and figures, it's the only almanac millions of people turn to every year.The World Almanac 2000 continues the 132-year tradition of providing up-to-date information on every subject imaginable in an inexpensive and easy-to-use format. Highlights include: -- 16 additional pages of information -- the biggest edition ever published, including more graphs and charts type in key sections -- The 20th Century in Pictures: full-color section presenting photo highlights of the 20th century -- Countdown to the continuation of the three-year World Almanac exclusive coming millennium, including special articles by noted experts, a feature on the "Y2K" computer problem, a calendar of key millennium dates and events, and millennium feature boxes throughout the book -- A preview of the 2000 elections and a look ahead at what to expect from the 2000 census -- Expanded Internet information, including the largest collection of Web site addresses found in any almanac, plus a handy guide to the Internet and a directory of essential E-mail addresses In addition to the paperback edition, The World Almanac 2000 is available in a special Large Format Hardcover Edition that offers an expanded page format and larger, easier-to-read type. Containing the exact same in-depth, extensive coverage as the paperback edition, it also offers: -- The Large Format Hardcover Edition is a high quality gift for the World Almanac enthusiast on everyone's holiday list -- Expanded 7" x 10" page format -- Larger type -- Deluxe 50 lb. text stock --Colorful protective dust jacket

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Review:

Sometimes the old ways are the best. Sure, the Internet is a bottomless well of information, but anyone who's spent a frustrating hour or two trying to find a specific fact in that well recognises the value of a well-organised reference book. The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2000 will tell you what you need to know in a minute or less, thanks to the comprehensive contents list, and thumb index. Business, astronomy, science, politics, geography and sports are all thoroughly covered, as well as highlights from 1999 and a special millennium section including top-ten lists from the past 1,000 years. A thought-provoking lead essay from Robert Reich on the struggle between technology and tribalism sets the stage for the rest of the book. Maps and demographic information give insight into the changing world, lists of organisations and personalities help us navigate the news, and the pages of data on everything from classic films to silver production are good for term papers and bar bets. Browse through the book and you're sure to find yourself stopping, reading, and learning. What do those TV ratings boxes mean? What is the order of succession to the presidency? How many people have AIDS worldwide? It's all here, for a lot less money than one month's internet service, in The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2000. --Rob Lightner

Synopsis:

Offers comprehensive facts, figures, and explanations of the events, people, and places in the news, with original articles on recent issues and topics.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martin's Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0886878470
• ISBN 13: 9780886878474
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1024
• Editor: World Almanac