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The Company and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Majority-owned subsidiaries that Company control | Between 20% and 50%
Subsidiaries that Company accounts for under cost method | Less than 20%

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- Definition Subsidiaries that the entity accounts for under the cost method. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Subsidiaries that the entity accounts for under the equity method. + References No definition available. + Details
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