Encyclopaedia Britannica 2002 Complete 32 Volume Print Set (Encyclopaedia Britannica 2002)

There has never been a more powerful and comprehensive general information resource than the world's most renowned 32-volume encyclopedia.

The World Standard Since 1768

The New 2002 edition of Encyclopædia Britannica combines over 233 years of heritage with up-to-date information to produce the world's most indispensible reference set. Including information on historical topics as well as contemporary world culture, the 2002 Encyclopædia Britannica offers thorough treatment of virtually every subject imaginable. To access quick facts, enjoy in-depth articles, or delve into the full range of human knowledge, turn to the illuminating pages of Encyclopædia Britannica. With articles covering the historic and political, the literary and cultural, and the scientific and technological, Encyclopædia Britannica covers the scope of mankind`s knowledge.

What You Can Expect to Find

A powerful combination of general reference sources.

32-Volumes with over 44 million words, bound handsomely in our black heirloom binding.

Over 65,000 articles with 8,000 revised entries, over 5,000 revised articles, and 350 entirely new articles -- over 6 times as many new articles as any recent revised printing!

Many new and revised articles cover up-to-date subjects such as "Globalization and Culture," "Madonna," and "Terrorism."

Comprehensive entries written and revised by the world`s foremost scholars and experts, including many Nobel Prize winners.

Over 4,000 contributors including such renowned individuals as Milton Friedman, Carl Sagan, and Michael DeBakey.

Thousands of illustrations, maps, and photos with over 500 new additions.

Benefits Readers of All Ages

Readers of all ages and interests will appreciate Encyclopædia Britannica's easy-to-read format, the depth of its comprehensive information, and the abundance of illuminating graphics and illustrations. As the oldest continuously published reference in the English language since 1768, Encyclopædia Britannica is often recognized as the most authoritative encyclopedia set available. Published in English and a number of other languages around the globe, the Encyclopædia Britannica 2002 is your gateway to a world of understanding, and underscores Britannica's reputation as a leader in making knowledge accessible to all.