Publisher's Synopsis
The 15th edition of this comprehensive resource provides access to more than 9200 government, university, independent, nonprofit and commercial research and development activities in 175 countries worldwide. All major subject areas covered: agriculture, food, and veterinary sciences; biology and life sciences; environment and conservation; health and medicine; physical and space sciences; business and economics; government and public policy; behavioural and social sciences; education; humanities; and regional and area studies.;Entries include name of centre; addresses, including fax, e-mail and URL if available; personal contacts; organizational affiliates; staff; description of research programme; publications, services and special facilities; and more. It includes master, subject, personal name and country indexes.