Encyclopedia of Global Industries

Publisher Gale

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eBook

2nd Edition 1st Edition

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Publisher

Gale

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Edition

6

Copyright

2017

ISBN13

9781410363220

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eBook

Grade Level

9th Grade - College Senior

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Overview

Now in its sixth edition, the Encyclopedia of Global Industries is a key source for inquiries into industry sectors on a global scale. Containing 125 new and updated articles spanning industry topics from agriculture and mining to semiconductors and engineering services, each entry provides an overview of current trends, background on past developments, and profiles of leading companies and countries.
Features & Benefits

Each article is presented following a standard set of topical themes

Includes tables, graphs, and charts to highlight key statistics

Contains three indexes to allow users to easily find what they're looking for: Industry, Geographic, and General
What's New

Each topic has been fully updated and new topics chosen to reflect current trends.
Alphabetic List of Industries IX.
Introduction XI.
AGRICULTURE.
Agricultural Production-Crop.
Agricultural Production-Livestock.
Aquaculture.
Fishing, Commercial.
Forestry.
CHEMICALS.
Adhesives and Sealants.
Biotechnology.
Chemicals, Agricultural.
Chemicals, Industrial Inorganic.
Chemicals, Industrial Organic .
Medicinal and Botanical Products .
Paints and Coatings.
Pharmaceuticals.
Soaps and Detergents.
Toiletries and Cosmetics.
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SERVICES.
Computers .
Data Processing Services .
Information Technology Services .
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SERVICES.
Asphalt Paving and Roofing Materials.
Bridge, Tunnel, and Elevated Highway.
Construction .
Cement, Hydraulic.
Concrete, Gypsum, and Plaster Products.
Construction, Nonresidential Building.
Construction, Residential Building.
Logging.
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
Appliances, Household.
Audio and Video Equipment, Household.
Electric Lighting and Wiring Equipment.
Electronic Components.
Motors and Generators.
Photographic Equipment and Supplies.
Semiconductors.
Watches and Clocks.
ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION.
Amusement Parks.
Gaming and Gambling Establishments.
Hotels and Other Lodging Places.
Motion Picture and Video Production.
and Distribution.
Sports Clubs and Promoters .
Toys and Sporting Goods .
Video Tape Rental and Retail.
FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE.
Banking and Insurance.
Commodity and Futures Trading.
Credit and Debit Card Issuers.
Real Estate.
FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND TOBACCO.
Alcoholic Beverages .
Cereal Products.
Coffee, Roasted.
Fats and Oils.
Flour and Other Grain Mill Products .
Soft Drinks and Bottled Water.
Tobacco Products.
FURNITURE.
Furniture, Household.
Furniture, Office.
GLASS, PLASTICS, AND RUBBER.
PRODUCTS.
Glass Containers and Glassware.
Plastics Materials and Resins.
Rubber Products, Fabricated.
Tires and Inner Tubes.
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.
Elevators and Moving Stairways.
Engines and Turbines.
Machinery and Equipment, Agricultural.
Machinery and Equip
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