Description
Book SynopsisWhen you need to source accurate information on the past history, achievements and current activities of leading world figures, from heads of state to sporting greats, Europa's The International Who's Who 2012 provides the answer.
Published annually since 1935, The International Who's Who 2012 is your source for hard-to-find biographical details on over 24,000 of the world's most prominent and influential personalities. Each year, all the featured personalities are given the opportunity to update their entry, providing new information on education, artistic achievements, leisure interests, awards, contact details and much more.
Users of the 2012 edition will benefit from:
- more than a thousand new entries covering everything from finance and politics to art, music and fashion
- detailed entries for those who have risen to the top of their field as well as the unsung heroes and up-and-coming stars
- hard-to-find contact information and career details, often provided by the entrants themselves and updated every year.
Also available online at www.worldwhoswho.com, featuring thousands of click-through web links and email addresses, and advanced search functions enabling users to search by name, nationality, place and date of birth and by profession.
Trade Review'Among the world's most significant reference books.' - Reference Reviews
'The International Who's Who offers a reference service that would make it essential in university, college and public libraries.' - American Reference Book Annual
'One of the most useful reference books for anyone needing quick and authoritative information on the leading personalities of the day.' - The Economist
'A must for any good reference library.' - International Affairs
