Screen LibraryEncyclopedia of global industries /
Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including ran...
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| Published: |
Gale, Cengage Learning,
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| Publisher Address: | Detroit, Mich. : |
| Publication Dates: | [2017] |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Sixth edition. |
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| Summary: |
Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research. |
| Item Description: | "ISSN 1084-8614". |
| Carrier Form: | xii, 672 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: |
9781410363213 141036321X |
| CLC: | F41-61 |
| Call Number: | F41-61/E56/6th ed. |
| Contents: | Agriculture -- Chemicals -- Computer hardware and services -- Construction materials and services -- Electrical and electronic equipment -- Entertainment and recreation -- Finance, insurance, and real estate -- Foods, beverages, and tobacco -- Furniture -- Glass, plastics, and rubber products -- Industrial machinery and equipment -- Information media and telecommunications -- Medical equipment and services -- Metals manufacturing -- Mining -- Paper and allied products -- Petroleum products -- Professional services -- Retail and wholesale trade -- Textiles, apparel, and leather -- Transportation and defense equipment -- Transportation services -- Utilities and public services. |