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Concise statistical snapshot of global rankings.
If you're a trivia buff or enjoy having a wealth of authoritative statistics at your fingertips, "Pocket World in Figures" is a treasure trove you'd appreciate. This book is perfect for quick reference or deep dives into myriad topics, offering a snapshot of the world through numbers that could both inform and provoke thought on a global scale.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781861977427
Authors:
The Economist
Publisher: Economist Books
Date of Publication: 2005-09-08
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections:
Economics
Goodreads rating: 1.5
(rated by 2 readers)
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Concise statistical snapshot of global rankings.
If you're a trivia buff or enjoy having a wealth of authoritative statistics at your fingertips, "Pocket World in Figures" is a treasure trove you'd appreciate. This book is perfect for quick reference or deep dives into myriad topics, offering a snapshot of the world through numbers that could both inform and provoke thought on a global scale.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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