Pocket World In Figures 2006 by The Economist
New edition of the annual bestseller of fascinating facts and figures about the world we live in. The 2006 edition of this annual bestseller has been completely updated, revised and refreshed, with expanded coverage that includes many new features. As regulars will know, it contains rankings on more than 200 topics in subject areas as wide-ranging as geography, population, business, the economy, trade, transport, finance, industry, demographics, the environment, society, culture and crime. If you want to know: the highest mountain or longest river... where economic growth is fastest or inflation is highest... who consumes most energy... where computer or mobile phone ownership is highest... which countries have the most asylum seekers... who spends most, and who spends least, on health... the heaviest drinkers and smokers... who recycles most... facts about teenage obesity and drug use... the countries ranked highest and lowest for environmental sustainability The Economist Pocket World in Figures has all the answers.
* 'Everything the armchair globetrotter needs to know about the world' Daily Telegraph
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861977427 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861977425 |
| Title | Pocket World In Figures 2006 |
| Author | The Economist |
| Series | Pocket World In Figures |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-09-08 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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