Encyclopedia of global industries

• Corporate Author: Gale Group.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Detroit, Mich. : Gale, 2007.
• Edition: 4th ed.
• Series: Gale virtual reference library
• Subjects: International business enterprises > Encyclopedias.; International trade > Encyclopedias.; Agriculture.; Chemical industry.; Computer industry.; Construction industry.; Electronic industries.; Electric industries.; Leisure industry.; Banks and banking.; Finance.; Real estate business.; Food industry and trade.; Beverage industry.; Tobacco industry.; Furniture industry and trade.; Glass trade.; Plastics industry and trade.; Rubber industry and trade.; Industrial equipment industry.; Information services.; Publishers and publishing.; Telecommunication.; Medical instruments and apparatus industry.; Medical care.; Metalworking industries.; Mineral industries.; Paper industry.; Petroleum products.; Professions.; Retail trade.; Wholesale trade.; Textile industry.; Clothing trade.; Transportation equipment industry.; Defense industries.; Transportation.; Public utilities.; Schools.
• Online Access: Available for Universiti Teknologi MARA via Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click here to access
• Item Description: "ISSN 1084-8614".
• Format: Mode of access: Internet.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9781414435022 (electronic book); 1414435029 (electronic book)

Chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries. Each entry covers size and economic/social impact of the industry; its organization and structure; its history and development; major countries and companies involved (including rankings); size and nature of the work force; and research.