If you're looking for the most comprehensive encyclopedia, look no further. The 2007 Encyclopædia Britannica combines today's current topics with over 238 years of expertise and delivers more depth, breadth, and information than other encyclopedia. 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 1,100 new and updated entries, over 4,000 contributors, and 65,000 articles, the 2007 Encyclopædia Britannica is unsurpassed. In an age when anyone can post their version of the facts on the Internet, Encyclopadia Britannica maintains its reputation as the most trusted source of the information and ideas people need for work, school, and the sheer joy of discovery.
What you can expect to find:
- Extensive Revisions: New and revised articles include Samuel Alito, bird flu, computer crime, Ebonics, intelligent design, mathematics, open source, post-traumatic stress disorder, Rembrandt, Edward C. Prescott, Angela Merkel, Sikhism, virtual reality, Denzel Washington, and more.
- 32 volumes are packed with 44 million words covering the breadth of human knowledge.
- More than 24,000 carefully researched and selected photos, maps, and illustrations hold the interest of readers.
- More than 23,000 fascinating biographies -- learn about historical people, celebrities, political leaders, and other important figures, ranging from Lance Armstrong to Damian Hirst to Pocahontas.
- Over 15,000 geography articles -- revised entries include Africa, Bangladesh, Canada, Gaza Strip, Germany, Gulf Coast, Israel, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia, United States, and more.
- Bibliographic citations point users to additional information sources for further research.
- Britannica's Book of the Year: A clear and compelling look at the year in review.
The unique four-part organisation of the traditional 32-volume set makes it the ideal Encyclopedia for every enquiry. The 12 volume 'Micropædia' gives quick and concise answers with a summary of the essential facts and acts as a gateway to Knowledge in Depth. The 17 volume 'Macropædia' Knowledge in Depth, gives you complete and thorough understanding in all subjects. The one-volume 'Propædia' is the outline of knowledge, a guide to learning that will help you in pursuing any subject in depth. The two-volume 'Index' is the key to Britannica. More than 720,000 references take you to the exact page you need, quickly and easily.
With articles written by experts in their fields, including an extensive list of Nobel Prize-winning authors, Britannica has several thousand more entries than its nearest competitor with magnificent photographs, illustrations, maps, charts, and diagrams that bring the text to life.
Yearbook Purchase Privileges:
Protect your investment -- keep your set up-to-date for years to come.
As an Encyclopædia Britannica print set purchaser, you're automatically enrolled in Britannica's Yearbook Privileges Programme. Every year members receive advance notification of Britannica's newest yearbook. Written by the renowned experts at Encyclopædia Britannica, the Britannica Book of the Year provides comprehensive coverage of the significant and memorable people, places, and events of the previous year. When your personal copy arrives, you'll have 15 days to preview it. If you're not absolutely delighted, simply return it within 15 days at our expense and you'll owe nothing. The choice is always yours, and there is never any obligation to buy.
Product Information:
- Packed in 3 boxes
- Weight - 62 Kg
- Shelf Length - 1320 mm (4' 4')
- A leather binding is also available - please contact us for more information
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