EGYPTO-MANIA 2000 The Ambassadors will search behind the craze for reasons to a new  phenomenon that's taking tourism and research by storm. From  ancient fascinations to modern celebrations.
NEWS Oman's sultan proposes new economic plan,  less dependence on oil revenues BOOK REVIEW A closer look at the new phenomenon of "pyramid worship." MEGASTARS Celebrating the scientific contribution of the father of medical genetics, Prof. Victor McKusick OPINIONS The Ambassadors gathers  information about the complete Einstein NEWS A review of how the world celebrated  the end of 1999  and welcomed the  third millennium NEWS Clarkson appointed as first woman Governor General  of Canada NEWS: Turkey's EU bid WTO conference spurs controversy Amazon.com CEO "Man of the Year" International genetics conference in Cairo  SELECTED STUDY:  Female Circumcision PROFILE: "Booz Village" development model OPINIONS: Reflections from Palestinian refugee camps Using Spirituality to create harmony

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Chief Editor: Dr. T.I. Farag
Editors:
Dr. David L. Wright (U.K.)
Dr. Mohsen El-Demerdash (France)
Dr. Louis K. Meleika (Egypt)
Dr. Mokhtar M. Gomaa (Egypt)
Sergent Geoffrey Little (Australia)
Editorial Fellow:  
Adel Iskandar (U.S.A.)
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