
The Britannica Book of the Year (A Review of 2009) is an unequaled account of the people, the events, and the trends that made 2009 memorable. Learn more about today's hot topics and major world events. Find farewell reports on some of the memorable people who died in 2009, including Michael Jackson, Ted Kennedy, and Farrah Fawcett. Explore critical issues in business, computers, education, health, politics, science, and sports. It's all digested in fact-packed entries that probe the reasons behind events and developments throughout the year.
The Britannica Book of the Year (A Review of 2009) employs renowned scholars, journalists, and other expert contributors. Their knowledge and diversity of viewpoints give the articles an authoritative and global perspective.