source statistical abstract of the united states 1908 edition 850 comparative international statistics us census bureau 2006 section 30 this presents for world as a whole and many countries on basis with data are shown population births deaths social industrial indicators finances agriculture commu nication military affairs individual nations may be found primarily in official national publi cations generally form year books issued by most at various intervals their own lan guages expressed or customary units measure listing selected publications see guide to sources handier reference especially comparisons division compiles submitted member issues number summary english french among these yearbook demographic trade accounts main aggre gates detailed tables vital reports quarterly monthly bulletin energy specialized agencies