Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States Provides One-Stop Source for Information on Every State in the U.S.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 16, 2007 Thomson Gale, part of Thomson Learning, announces the release of Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th Edition.
This two-volume Encyclopedia presents easy-to-understand information on all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and all U.S. dependencies.
State articles contain a map, flag, seal and statistical table, and are organized into the following 50 standardized rubrics: location, size, and extent; topography; climate; flora and fauna; environmental protection; population; ethnic groups; languages; religions; transportation; history; state government; political parties; local government; state services; judicial system; armed forces; migration; intergovernmental cooperation; economy; income; labor; agriculture; animal husbandry; fishing; forestry; mining; energy and power; industry; commerce; consumer protection; banking; insurance; securities; public finance; taxation; economic policy; health; social welfare; housing; education; arts; libraries and museums; communications; press; organizations; tourism, travel, and recreation; sports; famous persons and bibliography.
For more information on the print or eBook version of Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States, 7th Edition, contact Vanessa Birch at vanessa.birch@cengage.com.
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