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.
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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 ran...

Table of Contents:

• Agriculture
• Chemicals
• Computer hardware and services
• Construction materials and services
• Electrical and electronic equipment
• Entertainment and recreation
• Finance, insurance, and real estate
• Foods, beverages, and tobacco
• Furniture
• Glass, plastics, and rubber products
• Industrial machinery and equipment
• Information media and telecommunications
• Medical equipment and services
• Metals manufacturing
• Mining
• Paper and allied products
• Petroleum products
• Professional services
• Retail and wholesale trade
• Textiles, apparel, and leather
• Transportation and defense equipment
• Transportation services
• Utilities and public services
• NAICS conversion table
• SIC index.