Used in very good condition: cover has very light wear; small stains on upper edge of some pages and outer edge of some pages. ISBN 0716604787
A Review of the Events of 1977
This collectible book includes seven sections:
Section One: The Year in Focus - Focus on the World by John Holmes; Focus on the Nation by James Reston; Focus on the Economy by Sylvia Porter; Focus on Science by Harrison Brown; Focus on Education by Lawrence A. Cremin; Focus on the Arts by Alistair Cooke; and Focus on Sports by Red Smith
Section Two: Special Reports - Six special articles give special treatment to subjects of current importance such as an interview with President Jimmy Carter and 'The Job in Your Future' by A.H. Raskin
Section Three: A Year in Perspective -The Year Book casts a glance back at the events and personalities that made the year 1977 what it was.
Section Four: The Year on File - Year Book contributors report he major events of 1977 in alphabetically arranged articles, from "Adams, Brock" through "Zoos and Aquariums".
Section Five: World Book Supplement - Four new or revised articles are reprinted from the 1978 edition of The World Book Encyclopedia: "Mammal", "Skiing", "Transkei", and "Careers".
Section Six: Dictionary Supplement - Here is a listing of important words and definitions that will be included in the 1978 edition of The World Book Dictionary.
Section Seven: Index - A 17-page cumulative index covers the contents of the 1976, 1977, and 1978 editions of The Year Book.
