Buch, Englisch, 1000 Seiten, Format (B × H): 185 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1895 g
Buch, Englisch, 1000 Seiten, Format (B × H): 185 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 1895 g
ISBN: 978-1-4522-2644-6
Verlag: CQ Press
Washington Information Directory is the essential one-stop source for information on U.S. governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations. It provides capsule descriptions that help users quickly and easily find the right person at the right organization. Washington Information Directory offers three easy ways to find information: by name, by organization, and through detailed subject indexes. More than just a directory, it also includes reference boxes and organization charts.
With more than 10,000 listings, the 2012– 2013 edition of Washington Information Directory features contact information for:
- Congress and federal agencies
- Nongovernmental organizations
- Policy groups, foundations, and institutions
- Governors and other state officials
- U.S. ambassadors and foreign diplomats
Washington Information Directory also features up-to-date contact information for the high-level advisory positions or “czar” appointed by President Obama that oversee:
- The auto industry
- Green energy
- Health-care
- Technology
- Stimulus accountability
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Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
Contents
Reference Boxes and Organization Charts
Preface
How to Use This Directory
1 Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition
Commodities, Farm Produce
Farm Loans, Insurance, and Subsidies
Food and Nutrition
Livestock and Poultry
2 Business and Economics
Consumer Protection
Finance and Investments
Industrial Production, Manufacturing
Insurance
Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks
Sales and Services
Small and Disadvantaged Business
3 Communications and the Media
Government Information
Internet and Related Technologies
Media Professions and Resources
4 Culture and Religion
Arts and Humanities
History and Preservation
Philanthropy, Public Service, and Volunteerism
Recreation and Sports
Religion
Travel and Tourism
5 Education
Libraries and Educational Media
Postsecondary Education
Preschool, Elementary, Secondary Education
Special Groups in Education
Special Topics in Education
6 Employment and Labor
Employment and Training Programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Labor-Management Relations
Pensions and Benefits
Workplace Safety and Health
7 Energy
Electricity
Fossil Fuels
Nuclear Energy
Renewable Energies, Alternative Fuels
8 Environment and Natural Resources
Animals and Plants
Pollution and Toxins
Resources Management
9 Government Operations
Census, Population Data
Civil Service
Federal Contracts and Procurement
Postal Service
Public Administration
State and Local Government
10 Health
Health Professions
Health Services for Special Groups
Health Topics: Research and Advocacy
Mental Health
11 Housing and Development
Community and Regional Development
Construction
Fire Prevention and Control
Housing
Real Estate
12 International Affairs
Immigration and Naturalization
International Law and Agreements
International Trade and Development
Regional Affairs
13 Law and Justice
Business and Tax Law
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties
Criminal Law
Law Enforcement
Legal Professions and Resources
Public Interest Law
14 Military Personnel and Veterans
Defense Personnel
Military Education and Training
Military Grievances and Discipline
Military History and Honors
Reserves and National Guard
Veterans
15 National and Homeland Security
Arms Control, Disarmament, and Threat Reduction
Borders, Customs, and Immigration
Defense Trade and Technology
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Intelligence and Counterterrorism
Military Installations
Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics
16 Science and Technology
Biology and Life Sciences
Engineering
Environmental and Earth Sciences
Mathematical, Computer, and Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Space Sciences
17 Social Services and Disabilities
Children and Families
Disabilities
Homelessness
Social Security
18 Transportation
Air Transportation
Maritime Transportation
Motor Vehicles
Rail Transportation
Transit Systems
19 U.S. Congress and Politics
Access to Congressional Information
Campaigns and Elections
Capitol
Caucuses: Organizations of Members
Congress at Work
Congressional Support Groups
Political Advocacy
Appendix: 112th Congress
Political Party Organizations
Delegations to the 112th Congress
House Committees
House Members’ Offices
Joint Committees of Congress
Senate Committees
Senate Members’ Offices
Appendix: Ready Reference
Directory of Government Information on the Internet
Governors and Other State Officials
Foreign Embassies, U.S. Ambassadors, and Country Desk Offices
Freedom of Information Act
Privacy Legislation
Name Index
Organization Index
Subject Index
