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Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes: * incisive analysis by acknowledged experts * the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population * invaluable directory material. General Survey * Leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: International Relations of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States; Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Militant Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus; The Economics of the Commonwealth of Independent States; Russia's New Federalism; Poverty and Social Welfare in the Commonwealth of Independent States; Trends in Religious Policy; Organized Crime in the Russian Federation and the CIS and Environmental Degradation: Past Roots, Present Transition and Future Hopes. Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country containing: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology * An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education. * A full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence * A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Political Profiles * Biographical details on the leading figures in the region. Regional Information * Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
Now in its third edition, "South Asia 2006" provides an in-depth
library of information on the countries and territories of the
region.
Now in its fourth edition, South Asia 2007 provides an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of the region. Exhaustively researched by Europa's experienced editorial team, this title includes a vast range of up-to-date economic, political and statistical data. Combining impartial analysis with facts and figures, South Asia 2007 provides a unique overall perspective on this increasingly important region. The book is divided into three sections: General Survey: * This contains introductory essays by key specialists providing impartial coverage of issues of regional importance including security and religion. Essays topics include: Globalizations issues in South Asia; Corruption; Environmental issues; Security in the region and Religions in South Asia Country Surveys: * Detailed coverage of the eight countries of South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka * Up-to-date statistical surveys including the latest available figures on population and area, agriculture, industry, trade, transport, communications, media and education * A directory section of essential contact names, postal addresses and e-mail and internet addresses. Regional Information: * A biographical section profiling prominent figures in the South Asian region * Directory details of research institutes studying the area and a select book and periodicals bibliography.
Presents text, statistics and directory information on the geography, recent history and economy of the Western European countries and territories. Key features include: * Contributions from acknowledged experts * A definitive factual and statistical survey of each country. General Survey * Introductory articles written by acknowledged experts cover issues of regional importance, such as: The European Union Towards 2007; European Defence: All Illusions Exposed; The Politics of Immigration and Asylum in Western Europe; Economic Survey of Western Europe and Western Europe and the Developing World. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise of: * An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map * An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education * A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education * A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.
An unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this
immense region.
This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and
directory material on these vast North American nations and the
issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this eighth
edition brings together statistical, factual and directory
information on these two vast nations and their constituent states,
provinces and territories.
Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of
the region.
Presents text, statistics and directory information on the
geography, recent history and economy of the Western European
countries and territories.
An unrivaled survey on the countries and territories of this
immense region.
This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and
directory material on these vast North American nations and the
issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this seventh
edition brings together statistical, factual and directory
information on these two vast nations and their constituent states,
provinces and territories.
Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of
the region.
A comprehensive survey of all the countries and territories of Central and South-Eastern Europe, presenting the latest economic and political developments. * Includes expert comment on issues of regional importance, up-to-date statistics, a directory of institutes and companies and political profiles * Provides an impartial and current perspective on economic and political developments * Over 750 pages of authoritative analysis, current statistics, directory data and biographical details. General Survey Leading authorities on the area analyse topics of regional interest. Subjects covered are: Central and South-Eastern European Economies; Social Policy and Welfare in Central and South-Eastern Europe: Legacies, Trends and Choices; Religion in Central and South-Eastern Europe; Minorities in Central and South-Eastern Europe; The Baltic Sea Region; The Former Yugoslavia After Milosevic; The Macedonian Question and The Environmental Dimension of Transition in Central and South-Eastern Europe. Country Surveys * Detailed individual chapters for each country that include a description of physical and social geography; a chronology; essays on the history and economy; a statistical survey; and a directory of names and addresses and background information covering the constitution, national and local government, political organizations, the judicial system, religion, the press, finance, trade and industry etc. Political Profiles * Biographical details on the leading figures in the region. Regional Information * Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this ninth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories. It includes: * comprehensive geographical, historical, economic and political information * contributions from acknowledged regional experts. Introductory Essays * leading experts on the area analyze topics of interest and importance to the region as a whole, including: The North American Free Trade Agreement and the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America; Challenging China: The North American Agenda and the Pacific Rim and Environmental Issues in North America. Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Part Two: USA, Part Three: Canada Each country chapter includes: * introduction * essays, including: US Defence Policy; The Bush Doctrine and US Foreign Policy; the Politics of Oil Dependency in the USA; the Role of Religion in US Politics; `Big Food', `Big Tobacco' and `Big Pharmas' in US Manufacturing; Health and Social Welfare Policy in the USA; Diversity and Equality in the USA; the History of Canada post-1980; Federal Energy Policy in Canada; Aboriginal Peoples; Canadian Government Finances and Foreign Trade; Canada's Economy and Canadian Social Policy * directory and Statistics.
Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes: * incisive analysis by acknowledged experts * the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population * invaluable directory material. General Survey * leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: An Economic Survey of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); International Relations of Russia and the CIS; The Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Uneven Progress towards Democracy in the Region; Poverty and Social Welfare; Organized Crime; The Politics of Water in Central Asia; and Environmental Degradation. Country Surveys Individual chapters on every country containing: * an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology * an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education. * a full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence * a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia * biographical details on more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region. Regional Information * detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
Presents text, statistics and directory information on the geography, recent history and economy of the Western European countries and territories. Key features include: contributions from acknowledged experts a definitive factual and statistical survey of each country. General Survey introductory articles written by acknowledged experts cover issues of regional importance, such as: European Union for the Twenty-First Century; Europe's Defences; Migration Politics in a Globalizing Europe; Economic Survey of Western Europe and the European Union and Islam in Western Europe. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, which comprise of: an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, which includes a full chronology and map an extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.
* an unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region * includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance. General Survey Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: The Many Faces of the Left in Latin America.; Gender Development in Latin America; Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean; Judicial Politics in Latin America; The Emergence of the People's Republic of China in Latin America: Trade, Investment and Development; Crime and Criminal Justice in the Caribbean; The Political Economy of Trade in the Americas.; Trade Preferences and Caribbean Economies; New for this edition - Gangs of Central America. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country and territory incorporating: * an introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as physical and social geographies of each country, including maps * an extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education * a full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education * a select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research. Regional Information includes full details of all major international organizations active in the region; a detailed survey of major commodities in Latin America; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals and an index of regional organizations.
A comprehensive survey of all the countries and territories of Central and South-Eastern Europe, presenting the latest economic and political developments. Includes expert comment on issues of regional importance, up-to-date statistics, a directory of institutes and companies and political profiles Provides an impartial and current perspective on economic and political developments General Survey leading authorities on the area analyze topics of regional interest. Subjects covered are: Central and South-Eastern European Economies; Minorities in Central and South-Eastern Europe; Environmental Governance and EU Enlargement; Modern Greece in South-Eastern Europe; The Baltic Sea Region; Kosovo and Other Developments in the Former Yugoslavia; and Bosnia and Herzegovina since Dayton; The Impact of EU Integration on Social Policy Reforms in Central and South-Eastern Europe; and a new appendix on Kaliningrad. Country Surveys detailed individual chapters for each country that include a description of physical and social geography; a chronology; essays on the history and economy; a statistical survey; and a directory of names and addresses and background information covering the constitution, national and local government, political organizations, the judicial system, religion, the press, finance, trade and industry etc. Who's Who in Central and South-Eastern Europe biographical details on more than 180 of the region's leading political figures. Regional Information detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.
This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this ninth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories. It includes: Comprehensive geographical, historical, economic and political information Contributions from acknowledged regional experts. Introductory Essays Leading experts on the area analyze topics of interest and importance to the region as a whole, including: NAFTA at Ten: A New Pacific Century? North America and the Pacific Rim; Immigration Policies and Nation-Building in Canada and the USA; Environment at the Crossroads and the Economic Development of Alaska and the Canadian North. Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Part Two: USA, Part Three: Canada Each country chapter includes: Introduction Essays: US Foreign Policy under George W. Bush: The Implications of 11 September and the War in Iraq; The Role of the USA in the Middle East: An Historical Overview; Manufacturing and Construction in the USA; In a Complicated State: Health Policy in the USA; Politics and Administration in Canada; Natural Resources and Primary Economic Activities in Canada; Perspectives on Canadian Social Policy: Social Security, Health and Education and Canadian Government Finances. Directory and Statistics.
Provides essential analytical essays, statistics, and directory
information on the geography, recent history, and economy of the
Western European countries and territories
The latest addition to Europa's highly praised and valued "Regional
Surveys of the World" series, "South Asia 2005" provides an
in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of
the region.
A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Part One: General Survey Written by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Essays include: Human Rights in the Asia Pacific Region; Population and Human Development Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region; Recent Economic Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region; Environmental Issues of Asia and the Pacific and the USA's Relations with the Asia-Pacific Region. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, history and the economy; an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; a directory of names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education; a select bibliography. Regional Information Includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel; a detailed survey of major commodities in Asia and the Pacific; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Far East and Australasia; and an index of regional organizations.
A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South-East
Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Now in its fifty-third edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area. The volume covers: * the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen * offers quick access to a wide range of data * accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments * provides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region. General Survey * Introductory essays cover topics relating to the region as a whole, including: Arab-Israeli Relations 1967-2003; The Jerusalem Issue; Documents on Palestine; The Removal of Saddam Hussein and the 'Deconstruction' of Iraq; The Islamist Movement in the Middle East and North Africa; Natural Gas in the Middle East and North Africa; Oil in the Middle East and North Africa; Islamic Banking and Finance and The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum), and tourism. Regional Information * includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel * research Institutes specializing in the region * bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa.
Presents detailed facts, statistics and directory details on the
whole region providing you with a unique and impartial insight into
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