Book of Vital Record Statistics. A Complete Guide to the World in Figures. The Economist

Comprehensive coverage: demography, economic strength, agriculture, industry, energy, commodities, transport, communications, finance, trade, employment, education, health, family life, the enviornment. At -a-glance, country-by-country comparisons on subjects as diverse as government debt and GDP growth, alcohol conusmption and advertising spending, meat production and murder rates. Lively analysis of key isses such as enviornmental pollution and energy dependency. Expert comment on trends affecting governments and people. Charts and specially commissioned graphics throughout. Essential reading for decision-makers, fascinating and illuminating browsing for everyone. Graphs and diagrams. Tiny tear to to corner edge of D/J.