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| Genre/Form: | Encyclopedias Encyclopédies |
|---|---|
| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Thomas M Leonard |
| ISBN: | 1579583881 9781579583880 0415976626 9780415976626 0415976634 9780415976633 0415976642 9780415976640 |
| OCLC Number: | 60705727 |
| Description: | 3 v. ; 29 cm. |
| Contents: | v. 1. A-E, index -- v. 2. F-N, index -- v. 3. O-Z, index. |
| Responsibility: | Thomas M. Leonard, editor. |
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Abstract:
Presents a comprehensive work on the historical backdrop and status of developing countries. Containing more than 750 entries of 500 to 5,000 words in length, this Encyclopedia is an international resource on development. Development is defined broadly, addressing not only economics but also civil society and social progress.
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"A worthwhile package... A suitable purchase for school, academic, and public libraries."<br>-"Library Journal, February 2006 <br>"An important three-volume "Encyclopedia... Economic, social, historical, biographical, and individual country descriptions comprise the bulk of the well-researched entries... Topical discussions of issues facing the devleoping world provide the real value to this encyclopedia set... Highly recommended."<br>-"Choice, April 2006 <br> Read more...
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