The fifth edition of the Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries details the inception, emergence, and current status of nearly 120 flourishing U.S. industries and industry segments. These focused essays unearth for users a wealth of relevant, current, factual data previously accessible only through a diverse variety of sources.

This volume provides broad-based, highly-readable, industry information under such headings as Industry Snapshot, Organization & Structure, Background & Development, Industry Leaders, Current Conditions, America and the World, Pioneers, and Research & Technology. Essays in this new edition, arranged alphabetically for easy use, have been completely revised, with updated statistics and the most current information on industry trends and developments.

In addition, there are new essays on some of the most interesting and influential new business fields, including Application Service Providers, Concierge Services, Entrepreneurial Training, Fuel Cells, Logistics Outsourcing Services, Pharmacogenomics, and Tissue Engineering. Two indexes, General and Industry, provide immediate access to this wealth of information.

Plus, two conversion tables for SIC and NAICS codes, along with Suggested Further Readings, are provided to aid the user.

The Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries pinpoints emerging industries while they are still in the spotlight. This important resource will be an important acquisition to any business reference collection.

This new print edition is published by Grey House under an exclusive license from the Gale Group, Inc.

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