Containing approximately 93,000 biographies of the nation's most noteworthy people in a single, comprehensive resource, Who’s Who in America 2012 was compiled by the Marquis Who's Who editors using proprietary standards developed over 110 years ago and refined annually. This trusted book is the ultimate biographical reference tool for networking, prospecting, fact-checking, biographical statistical analysis, and numerous other research purposes.

Who’s Who in America 2012 features profiles of prominent individuals who have had a substantial impact and influence on our society. Within the publication you will find Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, legendary athletes, best-selling authors, university presidents, accomplished artists, renowned entertainers, entrepreneurs and corporate executives, government and religious leaders, innovators/inventors, as well as professionals in the fields of education, law, medicine, broadcasting, publishing, information technology, and more. Our 2012 Edition includes some long-established biographees such as Neil Armstrong, Gabrielle Giffords, Derek Jeter, Jennifer Lopez, Oprah Winfrey, and Mark Zuckerberg. Also included are many intriguing first-time listees like Jose Baez, Casey Anthony's leading attorney; Andrew Feustel, mission specialist for Endeavor's Final Flight in 2011; Bethenny Frankel, television personality, author, natural food chef; Selena Gomez, actress, singer, entrepreneur; Scott Pelley, CBS Evening News anchor; and Peter Rhee, trauma surgeon for Gabrielle Gifford.

Who’s Who in America 2012 contains over 20,000 new biographies, along with 38,000 revised biographies. Data elements include:

Full Name Mailing Address Email Address Phone Full career history Boards of Directorships Memberships

Civic and Philanthropic Activities Honors and Awards Creative Works Interests and Hobbies Education Birth information Family (parents, spouse, children)

So when you really need research someone’s professional background, obtain contact information or find personal information, reach for the 2012 edition of Who’s Who in America, a publication that has been chronicling American achievement for over 110 years.