Overview
Now in its 65th edition, The Europa World of Learning is one of the world's leading reference works. Updated to the highest editorial standards, entries are sourced directly from the organizations to ensure accurate and reliable information. The accreditation status of every university and college is verified before its entry is approved. Every type of academic institution is covered, including over: 7,800 universities and colleges 5,800 research institutes 3,400 museums and art galleries 5,000 learned societies 3,600 libraries and archives 850 regulatory and representative bodies Separate chapters for countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe each feature an introductory survey of the country's higher education system. A separate section covers international organizations concerned with higher education and scholarship. New essays feature each year on themes around international and comparative higher education. Subscribers may download these online at www.worldoflearning.com alongside an archive of essays from past editions.
Full Product Details
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Europa Publications Ltd
Edition: 65th edition
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 10.20cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 4.626kg
ISBN: 9781857437232
ISBN 10: 1857437233
Pages: 3268
Publication Date: 29 December 2014
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By: 9781857437683
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'If a library does not have The World of Learning it does not belong to the world of learning.' - World Affairs Report 'The best single reference book on international scholarship.' - The Times Literary Supplement 'The World of Learning should be made available in every library, in every country.' - Middle East Business Review 'This is by far the best international directory on the subject.' - American Reference Books Annual
`If a library does not have The World of Learning it does not belong to the world of learning.' - World Affairs Report `The best single reference book on international scholarship.' - The Times Literary Supplement `The World of Learning should be made available in every library, in every country.' - Middle East Business Review `This is by far the best international directory on the subject.' - American Reference Books Annual
Author Information
Europa publications have long been regarded as premier reference resources, providing authoritative political and economic data for every country and region of the world, biographical profiles of the most influential global figures in every field, including politics, science, business, academia, the arts and the media, and unrivalled access to information on universities, libraries and other academic institutions world-wide. Available in print and online, Europa's principal titles, The Europa World Year Book,The Europa Regional Surveys of the World, The International Who's Who and The Europa World of Learning, serve the contemporary research needs of students, academics and information-seekers in specialist and general reference libraries, government offices and commercial institutions in every country.
