Overview
The historic events of 2011--from the death of Osama bin Laden to the financial meltdown in Greece and across Europe--have touched us all in some way. Encyclopedia Britannica 2012 Book of the Year, with its vast collection of information and hundreds of expert contributors around the world, provides a global perspective on the world's most significant events.
A huge earthquake and tsunami strike Japan. Millions watch a storybook wedding in London. Arab populations rise up in succession against oppressive rulers. So much is happening in the world today that it's hard to keep up. That's why it's crucial to have a reliable source where one can find answers to important questions and put things into perspective. The Encyclopedia Britannica 2012 Book of the Year provides a complete, accurate, and stimulating account of 2011, along with exclusive commentaries on the contemporary world by distinguished experts.
Special Features
- People of 2011: This section brings you biographies of those who made a difference during the year while also saying goodbye to the heroes, villains, and other notable people who passed away
- Events of 2011: Experts report on the significant issues and developments in all key fields and industries--from architecture to politics to sports, from art to religion to science and more
- The World in 2011: Have global information at your fingertips with coverage of hundreds of sovereign countries and dependent areas worldwide. You'll find quick-reference baseline data such as capitals, populations, flags, heads of state and government, and more, along with perceptive in-depth articles on a country-by-country basis. It's all here--from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe
- Britannica World Data: Find facts and figures about demographics, foreign trade, education, and health that add to the perspectives in the articles. Plenty of charts, maps, and graphs organize the material for quick reference and make statistical comparisons easy