Publisher's Synopsis
Quite simply, Whitaker's Almanack 2008 is the perfect bookfor anyone interested in current affairs and general knowledge. In its140th edition, the book has been completely revised and updated, usingthe most authoritative sources available. The Almanack contains acomprehensive overview of every aspect of UK infrastructure and anexcellent introduction to world politics. It will save hours of research and crossreferencing between different sources. New features include colour maps and country flags; moreline illustrations throughout; new education article, more statisticson environment and energy use; expanded financial glossary.'Whitaker's remains the most comprehensive compendium of information in the English language' Jon Snow'In an age of fast multiplying sources of information, from theinternet to the proliferating magazine market, Whitaker's Almanackoffers an unusually compact, comprehensive and accurate source book.' Andrew Marr.
