Who's Who of the World 1999-2000 [antikvár]

The 1999-2000 International Edition of Who's Who of the World is a current compilation of personal and professional biographical information on 4,132 individuals of influence throughout the world. Selections for entry in this volume were made from the fields of government, commerce and industry, journalism, medicine, science and education; a selection of the workTs religious leaders is alsó included. Entries írom the fíeld of government include heads of state and a selection of ministers, legislators and ranking civil servants; for purposes of trade contacts, a strong emphasis has been placed on foreign service professionals. ) Individuals managing commercial and industrial firms and média executives have been chosen primarily on their value as business contacts. Special attention has been paid to executives of firms with stock exchange prominence, those involved in the média, and individuals involved in banking and fináncé. Additionally, executives in electronics and computers, real estate and development, marketing, insurance, energy and a variety of service firms are alsó provided. In the editorial evaluation that resulted in the ultimate selection of the names presented in this volume, an individuális desire to be listed was not sufficient reason for inclusion. The individuals chosen for publication in this volume were deemed to be of international reference value to colleagues, participants in business and civic affairs, researchers, analysts, biographers, librarians, educators, students, and others with specific or generál inquiry needs. "Thoroughness, accuracy and precision" are the specified goals of Barons editorial and research staff; however, on occasion errors may appear within this volume. Readers of the 1999-2000 Global Edition are requested to draw to the attention of the publisher any inaccuracies which may be found so that corrections may be made in the next publication.