International Who's Who 2000

The 63rd edition of a reference book classic, this book provides information on the most eminent and distinguished men and women in the, world today. With nearly 20,000 reliable and detailed entries, almost 1,000 completely new entries are included. Exclusive to this edition is a special pictorial jacket cover and a section with biographies of 100 people Who have appeared in past editions and who have helped to shape the twentieth century. The biographical information includes details of nationality, profession, date and place of birth, parentage, marital status and children, educational institutions attended, career history, publications and leisure interests. Address, telephone and fax numbers are provided where available. There is a separate section for the reigning royal families, together with an obituary list of people who appeared in the last edition but who have since died.

Coverage is world-wide and provides invaluable details on the lives and achievements of the world's leading men and women. The entries are included entirely on merit and achievement in a particular field, and personalities included are drawn from the worlds of government, politics, business, law, film, television, theatre, art, music and literature, science and technology, etc. This book is revised every year to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information available.