ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA 2010 – 32 Volume

For the most comprehensive encyclopedia look no further. The new 2010 Encyclopedia Britannica combines today's current topics with over 240 years expertise and delivers more depth, bredth, and information than other encyclopedias. Readers can access quick facts or immerse themselves in detailed articles on almost any subject imaginable while enjoying the vivid and beautiful images of art, geography, science, sports, and much more. With over 1,000 new and updated articles, over 4,000 contributors, and 65,000 articles, the 2010 Encyclopedia Britannica is unsurpassed.

New Coverage

New and extensively revised articles cover tha latest on shool subject, such as Blog, Global Warming, The Artic, Human Genome Projects, Conservation of Species, Chemical Weapons Convention, Artificial Heart and Skateboarding, to name a few, Other notable revisions include Australia, Sydney, Australian External Territories, Asian Peoples and Cultures, New Zealand, East Timor, Gaza Strip, and Ho Chi Minh City.

More Than 23,000 Fascinating Biographies

New biographies of major world leaders include U.S.President Barack Obama, Pope Benedict XVI, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Dalai Lama XIV and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Other new and revised biographies include Gary Ablett, Roger Federer, Jorn Utzon, Miles Davis, and many more.

Compelling Images

More than 24,500 carefully researched and selected photos, maps, and illustrations hold interest of readers and complement the in-depth articles.

Unmatched Accuracy

Written by Nobel laureates, historians, curators, professors, and other notable experts, the ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA is a trusted resource with a balanced and global perspective. Includes bibliographic citations where users are pointed to additional information sources for further research.

Product details

Binding             : Hardcover (Heirloom Black)

Volumes           : 32 (290x220x1400mm)

Pages               : 32,640

World               : 44 million

Articles             : 65,000 plus

Illustrations       : 24,500 plus

ISBN                 : 978-1-59339-837-8