| Description |
1 online resource (11, 1355 pages) |
| Series |
Gale eBooks
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Industries -- Encyclopedias.
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| Added Author |
Gale Research Inc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Encyclopedia of global industries. Detroit, Mich. : Gale, 2011 9781414486895 |
| ISBN |
9781414486901 (electronic book) |
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1414486901 (electronic book) |
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9781414486895 |
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1414486898 |
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