TIME Almanac 2010
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COMPLETE, COMPREHENSIVE, AUTHORITATIVE Packed with information and completely updated to cover the key events and people of 2009, this handy one-volume almanac is an essential tool for understanding your world. Join students, academics, journalists, and professionals around the globe in making the TIME Almanac an indispensable part of your life... for work, for school, for reference... and just for fun. Here's what's inside: THE PEOPLE Brief biographies of the year's most influential figures... the TIME 100, 2009... TIME's complete Person the Year list... Obituaries, 2009... complete Oscar, Nobel, and Pulitzer prizewinners... Olympic champions... and more. THE PLACES Countries of the World offers hundreds of pages of international coverage... extremes of world geography... a complete World Atlas... flags of the world's nations in full color... and more. THE EVENTS The Year in Pictures: 16 full-color pages of photos of the key events of 2009... The Year in Review: month-by-month news headlines of 2009... plus comprehensive sports records for the year... and more. THE CONTEXT Articles from TIME and Encyclopedia Britannica explore the key trends of the year, from the new US military commitment in Afghanistan to the effects of the recession on US consumers to the significance of Twitter... and more. THE BACKGROUND Includes the founding documents of US life and government... mankind's greatest civilizations... history's greatest natural disasters... and more. THE FACTS 2010 calendar and key holidays... zip-code maps and US telephone area codes... nutritional value of selected foods... the world's greatest religions... and more.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The TIME Almanac 2010 provides a comprehensive overview of the year 2009 and essential background information for understanding the world. This reference volume is designed to be an indispensable tool for students, academics, journalists, and professionals, offering updated coverage of key events, influential figures, and global data. It synthesizes information from TIME magazine and Encyclopedia Britannica to explore significant trends and provide factual context for the year's developments.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Biographies of influential figures, including the TIME 100 and Person of the Year.
- Obituaries of notable individuals from 2009.
- Complete lists of Oscar, Nobel, and Pulitzer prizewinners, and Olympic champions.
- Extensive international coverage with hundreds of pages on countries, a World Atlas, and flags.
- A visual review of the year with 16 full-color pages of key event photographs.
- Month-by-month news headlines and comprehensive sports records for 2009.
- Articles exploring key trends such as the US military commitment in Afghanistan, the recession's effects, and the significance of Twitter.
- Founding documents of US life and government, histories of civilizations, and major natural disasters.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The TIME Almanac is consistently regarded as an authoritative and essential reference work, valued for its comprehensive coverage and up-to-date information. Its inclusion of diverse content, from biographical sketches to global geography and historical context, makes it a versatile resource for a wide range of users. The integration of articles from TIME and Encyclopedia Britannica further enhances its analytical depth, providing context for the year's events. This almanac serves as a reliable tool for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the past year and the broader world.
Page Count:
864
Publication Date:
2009-12-15
Publisher:
Time Home Entertainment, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
1603200916
ISBN-13:
9781603200912
History
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