Modern industrial world

Through text and photographs surveys the geography, history, natural resources, peoples and cultures, and economy of Western Europe's second largest country.

Looks at the development of Russia from an economic perspective, and includes information on population, education and health.

An overview of Japan emphaizing its history, industry and trade, inhabitants, rural and urban environments, communications, transportation, and future prospects.

Discover how France developed into a modern industrial force, examing both its successes and failures.

Discusses Germany's economy, political history, and industrial development. Includes information about population, education, and health in Germany.

Profiles the United States from an economic perspective, covering topics such as the environment, government, population, trade and industry. Examines information about industrial development, education and health.

While surveying many aspects of this country which has undergone major changes since 1993, this work emphasizes its natural resources, industry, and economy.

Discusses the many different factors that contributed to Britain's having become part of the contemporary industrial society.

An illustrated account of Sweden's resources, industries, and issues involving them.