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51. Concise Encyclopedia of Insurance Terms

    By Lawrence Silver, Robert E Stevens, Kenneth Clow

    The purpose of the book is to provide insurance practitioners, consumers, and students with definitions of common insurance terms in both the property/casualty and life/health insurance industries. The unique feature of the book is that many of the definitions contain detailed explanations of...

    Published March 25th 2010 by Routledge
52. The Routledge Encyclopedia of Arabic Literature

    Edited by Julie Scott Meisami, Paul Starkey

    The Routledge Encyclopedia of Arabic Literature is an authoritative reference resource, bringing together entries on key authors, works, genres, terms, concepts and issues in Arabic literature. Covering material from the classical period through the transitional to the modern, this new paperback...

    Published January 17th 2010 by Routledge
53. Celebrity

    Edited by Chris Rojek

    Series: Critical Concepts in Sociology

    In recent years, the study of celebrity has developed and cohered into a flourishing field of social and cultural analysis. There is huge interest in topics such as the politics and logic of glamour; the role of the public-relations industry in manipulating television audiences; the relationship...

    Published December 13th 2009 by Routledge
54. The Environment Encyclopedia and Directory 2010

    5th Edition

    Series: ENVIRONMENT ENCYCLOPEDIA AND DIRECTORY

    Examining environmental issues throughout the world, this reference title contains thorough definitions and explanations of terms relating to the environment. The volume includes detailed maps, an extensive bibliography and a Who's Who section, making this an essential one-stop reference work for...

    Published December 3rd 2009 by Routledge
55. USA and Canada 2010

    12th Edition

    Edited by Europa Publications

    Series: USA and Canada

    This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding them. Completely revised and updated, this twelvth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast...

    Published December 1st 2009 by Routledge
56. Far East and Australasia 2010

    41st Edition

    Edited by Europa Publications

    Series: The Far East and Australasia

    Now in its forty first edition a systematic survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 23 Pacific Islands essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region keeps up to date with current economic and political developments....

    Published November 26th 2009 by Routledge
57. Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia 2010

    10th Edition

    Edited by Europa Publications

    Series: Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia

    Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes: incisive analysis by acknowledged experts the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population...

    Published November 23rd 2009 by Routledge
58. European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2010

    10th Edition

    Edited by Europa Publications

    Series: The European Union Encyclopedia and Directory

    The tenth edition of this well-informed and comprehensive Encyclopedia and Directory charts the European Union's development. Thoroughly updated, this extensive reference source provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union: the expansion of the EU under the Nice...

    Published November 22nd 2009 by Routledge
59. The Directory of EU Information Sources

    18th Edition

    Series: DIRECTORY OF EU INFORMATION SOURCES

    The eighteenth edition of The Directory of EU Information Sources is the most comprehensive compilation of contacts and published information on the European Union. It brings together a broad range of information sources, comprising not only the various constituent institutions of the European...

    Published November 19th 2009 by Routledge
60. The Politics of Climate Change

    A Survey

    Edited by Maxwell Boykoff

    Series: Europa Politics of ... series

    Climate change is a defining issue in contemporary life. Since the Industrial Revolution, heavy reliance on carbon-based sources for energy in industry and society has contributed to substantial changes in the climate, indicated by increases in temperature and sea level rise. In the last three...

    Published November 15th 2009 by Routledge