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Book SynopsisThe definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books aTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyEconomic Trends in Africa South of the SaharaDONALD L. SPARKSBeyond Françafrique—The State of Relations Between France and AfricaTONY CHAFERA Century of Development: Policy and Process in Sub-Saharan AfricaMICHAEL JENNINGSAn Analysis of the Rule of Law in Sub-Saharan AfricaLEIGHANN SPENCERPART TWO Country Surveys Essays on geography, history, and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country:ANGOLARecent History BRAD SAFARIKEconomy BRAD SAFARIKBENINRecent History PAUL MELLYEconomy PAUL MELLYBOTSWANARecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYBRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORYBURKINA FASORecent History BRAM POSTHUMUSEconomy PAUL MELLYBURUNDIRecent History DEVON E. A. CURTISEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDECABO VERDERecent History GERHARD SEIBERTEconomy GERHARD SEIBERTCAMEROONRecent History HELEN WAREEconomy TICKY MONEKOSSOTHE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLICRecent History JUAN FANDOS-RIUSEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDECHADRecent History MOUDWE DAGAEconomy PAUL MELLYTHE COMOROSRecent History PAUL MELLYEconomy PAUL MELLYMAYOTTETHE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGORecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDEEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDETHE REPUBLIC OF THE CONGORecent History KATHARINE MURISONEconomy TICKY MONEKOSSOCÔTE D’IVOIRERecent History MARIE GIBERTEconomy MARIE GIBERTDJIBOUTIRecent History DAVID STYANEconomy DAVID STYANEQUATORIAL GUINEARecent History MARISÉ CASTROEconomy MARISÉ CASTROERITREARecent History WARKA SOLOMON KAHSAYEconomy WARKA SOLOMON KAHSAYESWATINI (SWAZILAND)Recent History HUGH MACMILLANEconomy DONALD L. SPARKSETHIOPIARecent History SOLOMON M. GOFIEEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYGABONRecent History DOUGLAS A. YATESEconomy MÉDARD MENGUE BIDZOTHE GAMBIARecent History ISAMAIL CEESAY and ESSA NJIEEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYGHANARecent History GEORGE M. BOB-MILLIAREconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYGUINEARecent History MARIE GIBERTEconomy MARIE GIBERTGUINEA-BISSAURecent History MARIE GIBERTEconomy MARIE GIBERTKENYARecent History MICHAEL JENNINGSEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDELESOTHORecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy MALEFA ROSE MALEFANELIBERIARecent History FRED VAN DER KRAAIJEconomy FRED VAN DER KRAAIJMADAGASCARRecent History JULIAN COOKEEconomy JULIAN COOKEMALAWIRecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYMALIRecent History STEPHEN HARMONEconomy PAUL MELLYMAURITANIARecent History GIUSEPPE MAIMONEEconomy PAUL MELLYMAURITIUSRecent History MANORAMA AKUNGEconomy BOOPEN SEETANAH, SHEEREEN FAUZEL and VERENA TANDRAYEN-RAGOOBURMOZAMBIQUERecent History MARISÉ CASTROEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYNAMIBIARecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy TERESIA KAULIHOWA, JACOB M. NYAMBE and VALDEMAR J. UNDJINIGERRecent History LUCA RAINERI (based on an earlier article by ABDOURAHMANE IDRISSA)Economy PAUL MELLYNIGERIARecent History MAX SIOLLUNEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYRÉUNIONRecent HistoryEconomyRWANDARecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDEEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDESAINT HELENA, ASCENSION ANDTRISTAN DA CUNHARecent HistoryEconomySÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPERecent History GERHARD SEIBERTEconomy GERHARD SEIBERTSENEGALRecent History MARIE GIBERTEconomy MARIE GIBERTSEYCHELLESRecent History KATHARINE MURISONEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYSIERRA LEONERecent History LEIGHANN SPENCEREconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYSOMALIARecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDE (based on an earlier article by ANNA BRUZZONE)Economy DUNCAN WOODSIDE (based on an earlier article by ANNA BRUZZONE)SOUTH AFRICARecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYSOUTH SUDANRecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDEEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDESUDANRecent History DUNCAN WOODSIDEEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDETANZANIARecent History MICHAEL JENNINGSEconomy JÖRG WIEGRATZTOGORecent History KATHARINE MURISONEconomy PAUL MELLYUGANDARecent History MICHAEL JENNINGSEconomy JÖRG WIEGRATZZAMBIARecent History SISHUWA SISHUWAEconomy DUNCAN WOODSIDEZIMBABWERecent History CHRISTOPHER SAUNDERSEconomy ALBERT MAKOCHEKANWAPART THREE Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMAJOR COMMODITIES OF AFRICACALENDARSRESEARCH INSTITUTES CONCERNED WITH AFRICASELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year's main political developments.General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the mTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyThe USA’s Turn against China: Acute Rivalry in the Asia-Pacific RegionROBERT G. SUTTERIslam in South-East AsiaROBERT W. HEFNERDemographic Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region: Converging but Different Population ChallengesSARAH HARPERChina’s Belt and Road InitiativeROBERT E. LOONEYClimate and Energy Transitions in the Asia-Pacific RegionCLARE RICHARDSON-BARLOWPART TWO Country SurveysSections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. A dedicated section on the Pacific islands, which includes an introductory essay and directory and statistical information for each of the Pacific islands and a locally focused bibliography.AUSTRALIAHistory FRANK BONGIORNOEconomy DOUGLAS HUNT and SHYAMA RATNASIRIAUSTRALIAN TERRITORIES IN THE INDIAN OCEANAshmore and Cartier IslandsChristmas IslandCocos (Keeling) IslandsHeard Island and the McDonald IslandsBRUNEIHistory STEPHEN C. DRUCEEconomy WEE CHIAN KOHCAMBODIAHistory TRUDE JACOBSEN GIDASZEWSKIEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYTHE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINAHistory KERRY BROWNEconomy ROBERT F. ASHCHINESE SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONSHONG KONGHistory JAMES TANG (based on an earlier article by N. J. MINERS)Economy LOK SANG HOMACAOHistoryEconomyINDONESIAHistory JAMES R. RUSHEconomy ANNE BOOTHJAPANHistory DEAN ASZKIELOWICZEconomy SHIRO ARMSTRONGKOREAHistory up to the Korean War ANDREW C. NAHM (with revisions by JAMES E. HOARE)THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREAHistory EDWARD HOWELLEconomy ROBERT F. ASHTHE REPUBLIC OF KOREAHistory EDWARD HOWELLEconomy RANDALL S. JONESTHE LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICHistory VOLKER GRABOWKSYEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYMALAYSIAHistory JAMES CHIN and ANTHONY MILNEREconomy MICHAEL MEOW-CHUNG YAPMONGOLIAHistory LI NARANGOAEconomy CHARLES KRUSEKOPFMYANMAR (BURMA)History ARDETH THAWNGHMUNGEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYNEW ZEALANDHistory JEANINE GRAHAMEconomy KENNETH E. JACKSONTHE PACIFIC ISLANDSBackground to the Pacific Islands BRYANT J. ALLENHistory of the Pacific Islands IAN CAMPBELLContemporary Politics of the Pacific Islands STEWART FIRTHSecurity in the Pacific Islands STEWART FIRTHEconomies of the Pacific Islands RONALD DUNCANEnvironmental Issues of the Pacific Islands ROSS STEELEChina and the Pacific: Increased Competition for Security and Engagement MATTHEW CLARKECompeting Regional Visions: The Blue Pacific and Indo-Pacific in the Age of AUKUS PHILIPPA LOUEYAUSTRALIAN PACIFIC TERRITORIESCoral Sea Islands TerritoryNorfolk IslandFIJIFRENCH PACIFIC OVERSEAS COLLECTIVITIESFrench PolynesiaThe Wallis and Futuna IslandsOTHER FRENCH PACIFIC OVERSEAS TERRITORYNew CaledoniaKIRIBATITHE MARSHALL ISLANDSTHE FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIANAURUNEW ZEALAND PACIFIC TERRITORYTokelauNEW ZEALAND PACIFIC ASSOCIATED STATESThe Cook IslandsNiuePALAUPAPUA NEW GUINEASAMOASOLOMON ISLANDSTONGATUVALUUNITED KINGDOM PACIFIC TERRITORYThe Pitcairn IslandsUS COMMONWEALTH TERRITORY IN THE PACIFICThe Northern Mariana IslandsUS EXTERNAL TERRITORIES IN THE PACIFICAmerican SamoaGuamOTHER US TERRITORIES IN THE PACIFICBaker and Howland IslandsJarvis IslandJohnston AtollKingman ReefMidway IslandPalmyraWake IslandVANUATUTHE PHILIPPINESHistory JOHN T. SIDELEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYSINGAPOREHistory S. R. JOEY LONGEconomy CHAN KOK HOETAIWANHistory DAFYDD FELLEconomy ROBERT F. ASHTHAILANDHistory NICHOLAS FARRELLYEconomy JUTHATHIP JONGWANICH and ARCHANUN KOPHAIBOONTIMOR-LESTE (EAST TIMOR)History MICHAEL LEACHEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYVIET NAMHistory JÖRN DOSCHEconomy SUIWAH LEUNGPART THREE Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMAJOR COMMODITIES OF ASIA AND THE PACIFICCALENDARS AND TIME RECKONINGRESEARCH INSTITUTES STUDYING THE FAR EAST AND AUSTRALASIASELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)INDEX OF REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSINDEX OF TERRITORIESLIST OF MAPS

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Book SynopsisNow in its seventieth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geopolitical and economic information for this important world area.Key Features:- covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen- includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs- accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments- provides comprehensive data on all major organizations active in the countries of the region.General Survey- introductory essays cover a wide range of topics relating to the region as a whole.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating:- essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy- an extensive statistical survey of economic and social indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing,Table of ContentsPART ONEGeneral SurveySaudi Arabia and Iran: Islam, Security and Foreign Policy in the Middle EastSIMON MABONChina’s Growing Presence in the Middle East: From Economic Partnerships to Diplomatic Engagement?JULIA GUROLUS Middle East PolicyROBERT E. LOONEYPolitical IslamBARBARA ZOLLNERThe Kurdish Question in the Middle EastCENGIZ GUNES (revised for this edition by Liam Anderson)The Religions of the Middle East and North AfricaR. B. SERJEANTInstituting a Sustainable Energy Transition in the Gulf: A Review of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and QatarJUSTIN DARGINPART TWO Country SurveysSections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each countryALGERIAHistory GIANNI DEL PANTAEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYBAHRAINHistory MARC JONES (revised by KRISTIAN COATES ULRICHSEN)Economy MARTIN HVIDTCYPRUSHistory ANDREAS STERGIOUEconomy Revised by ANDREAS STERGIOU‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’HistoryEconomyEGYPTHistory VAUGHN SHANNONEconomy CHAHIR ZAKIIRANHistory EDWARD WASTNIDGEEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYIRAQHistory LIAM ANDERSONEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYISRAELHistory VAUGHN SHANNONEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYOccupied TerritoriesEast JerusalemThe Golan HeightsJORDANHistory COURTNEY FREEREconomy ROBERT E. LOONEY (Based on an original essay by ONN WINCKLER)KUWAITHistory Revised by CLAIRE BEAUGRANDEconomy MÁTÉ SZALAILEBANONHistory NATÁLIA CALFAT (revised by editorial staff)Economy ALI NOUREDDEENLIBYAHistory RONALD BRUCE ST JOHN (Based on an original essay by RICHARD I. LAWLESS)Economy AMIR MAGDY KAMELMOROCCOHistory NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by RICHARD I. LAWLESS)Economy NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by ALAN J. DAY)OMANHistory Revised by MARC VALERIEconomy FRANCIS OWTRAMPALESTINIAN TERRITORIESRecent History Updated by NIGEL PARSONS (Revised for this edition by VAUGHN SHANNON)Economy HABIB HINN, RAJA KHALIDI and ISLAM RABEEQATARHistory DAVID ROBERTSEconomy FRANCIS OWTRAMSAUDI ARABIAHistory BRANDON FRIEDMANEconomy NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by MOIN SIDDIQI)SPANISH NORTH AFRICACeutaMelillaSYRIAN ARAB REPUBLICHistory EYAL ZISSEREconomy OMAR S. DAHI and MOHAMMAD AL-ASADITUNISIAHistory NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by RICHARD I. LAWLESS)Economy NEIL PARTRICK (Based on an original essay by the editorial staff)TÜRKIYEHistory GARETH JENKINSEconomy GARETH JENKINSUNITED ARAB EMIRATESHistory KRISTIAN COATES ULRICHSENEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYYEMENHistory VINCENT DURACEconomy CHARLES SCHMITZPART THREE Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMAJOR COMMODITIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICADOCUMENTS ON PALESTINECALENDARSRESEARCH INSTITUTESSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY(PERIODICALS)

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Book SynopsisA definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic and directory data.It includes: over 1,500 pages of economic and demographic statistics, wide-ranging directory material and authoritative articles contributions from over fifty leading experts on African affairs incisive analysis of the latest available information. General Survey Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering the issues affecting the area as a whole, including: Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa; State Failure in Africa; A Century of Development; China’s Expansion into Africa; European Colonial Rule in Africa; Peace and Security Architecture and The Threat of Organized Crime to West Africa. A political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country 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 and contact numbers for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars, time reckoning, research institutes concerned with Africa and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Trade Review'A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.' - Times Literary Supplement'This is probably the best reference work available on htis part of the African continent'-- Reference Reviews'This is probably the best reference work available on this part of the African continent.' - Reference Reviews

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Book SynopsisNow in its fifty-sixth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area.Key Features covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on the region 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 1967–2009; The Jerusalem Issue; Documents on Palestine; Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East; Oil; Natural Gas;Islamic Banking and Finance and The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of the country an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory with names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas), tourism, defence and educationA bibliography, providing suggestions for further research. Regional Information includes all major international organizations active in the region, research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa. Trade Review'There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one volume.' -- Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies

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Book SynopsisThe definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New content for the 2012 edition includes: chapter on South Sudan coverage of recent elections, including those in Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad, Nigeria, São Tomé and Principé, and Seychelles fully revised government lists for all countries details on major new stories over the past twelve months, including the secession of South Sudan, the famine in the Horn of Africa, events in Cote d'Ivoire following the disputed presidential elections of November 2010 and the return to civilian governments following the military coups in Guinea and Niger information on the transition of Mayotte to an Overseas Department of France. Key Features: over 1,500 pages of analytical essays, economic and demographic statistics and wide-ranging directory material contributions from over fifty leading experts on African affairs. General Survey thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles covering the issues affecting the area as a whole, including: Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara; Health and Medical Issues; State Failure in Africa; A Century of Development; Chinese Stakes in Sub-Saharan Africa; European Colonial Rule; Peace and Security Architecture new essays on The East African Community and Security Dilemmas in West Africa a political map of contemporary Africa and a chronological list of the dates of independence of African countries. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, containing essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of each country an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research Regional InformationDetailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; calendars; research institutes concerned with Africa; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Trade Review'A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.' - Times Literary Supplement'This is probably the best reference work available on this part of the African continent.'- Reference Reviews'Rather than just a snapshot the directories provide a more comprehensive understanding of the regions covered.' - Refer, Journal of the ISG'The information in these directories is important. Both for understanding current events with a major impact on all of us and for supporting diversity in the community where there are many people with Middle Eastern or African origins and connections. I commend both these works.' - Refer, Journal of the ISGTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey.Part 2: Country Surveys. Angola. Benin. Botswana. British Indian Ocean Territory. Burkina Faso. Burundi. Cameroon. Cape Verde. The Central African Republic. Chad. The Comoros. The Democratic Republic of The Congo. The Republic of The Congo. Cote D'Ivoire. Djibouti. Equitorial Guinea. Eritrea. Ethiopia. Gabon. The Gambia. Ghana. Guinea. Guinea-Bissau. Kenya. Lesotho. Liberia. Madagascar. Malawi. Mali. Mauritania. Mauritius. Mozambique. Namibia. Niger. Nigeria. Reunion. Rwanda. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Sao Tome and Principe. Senegal. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Somalia. South Africa. Sudan. Swaziland. Tanzania. Togo. Uganda. Zambia. Zimbabwe. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Africa.

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Book SynopsisThe Far East and Australasia 2012 is a survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific Islands. It is essential reading for anyone with a professional interest in the region and keeps users up-to-date with current political and economic developments.The new 2012 edition provides detailed coverage of events over the past year, including: elections in May 2011 and appointment of a new cabinet in Singapore the devastating tsunami in Japan in March 2011 and the release of radioactive material from the damaged nuclear power plant the unexpected resignation of the Primer Minister of Laos, Bouasone Bouphavanh, in December 2010, and subsequent appointment of Thongsing Thammavong the North Korean assault on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong last November. General SurveyWritten by acknowledged authorities on the Pacific Rim, this collection of essays forms an impartial overview of the area as a whole. Topics include: China's Rise: Evaluation and Implications; The USA’s Relations with the Asia-Pacific Region; The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia; Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region; and Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education a directory of names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, election commission, political organizations, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade, industry, tourism, defence and education a select bibliography. An entire section of the volume is dedicated to the Pacific Islands. This includes specially commissioned essays examining issues of particular importance to the Pacific Islands.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 an index of regional organizations. Trade Review'An excellent reference work which no library should be without.'-International AffairsTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey.Part 2: Country Surveys. Australia. Brunei. Cambodia. The People's Republic of China. Chinese Special Administrative Regions - Hong Kong. Macao. China - Taiwan. Indonesia. Japan. Korea. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The Republic of Korea. Laos. Malaysia. Mongolia. Myanmar (Burma). New Zealand. The Pacific Islands: Australian Pacific Territories; Fiji; French Pacific Overseas Collectivities; Other French Pacific Overseas Territory; Kiribati; The Marshall Islands; The Federated States of Micronesia; Nauru; New Zealand Pacific Territory; New Zealand Pacific: Associated States; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Tuvalu; United Kingdom Pacific Territory; US Commonwealth Territory in the Pacific; US External Territories in the Pacific; Vanuatu. The Philippines. Singapore. Thailand. Timor-Leste (East Timor). Viet Nam. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific.

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Book SynopsisNow in its fifty-ninth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area.Users of the 59th edition will have access to a vast amount of new content, including: comprehensive coverage of the anti-government uprisings across the Middle East and North Africa regions, as well as detailed background information on the political and economic affairs of the affected countries coverage of elections in Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Libya and Tunisia thoroughly revised directories of political organizations and leaders Key Features: covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on the region 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 1967–2012; Documents on Palestine; Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East; Political Islam; Oil; Natural Gas; and The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy of the country an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory with names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, political organizations, election commissions, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas), tourism, defence and education a bibliography, providing suggestions for further research. Regional Information includes all major international organizations active in the region; research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New for 2013: fully revised government lists for all countries details on major news stories over the past 12 months, including the post-secession conflict between Sudan and South Sudan and the military coups in Mali and Guinea-Bissau. essays on Brazil-Africa Relations and West African Security Issues General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles covering issues including: Economic Trends; Health and Medical Issues; State Failure; Development; and China’s Influence in Sub-Saharan AfricaCountry SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive survey, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region. The 2013 edition includes: coverage of recent elections, including those in Taiwan, Mongolia, South Korea, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea expert analysis of the accession to power of Kim Jong Un in North Korea in-depth coverage of the progress of President Thein Sein’s reform agenda in Myanmar General SurveyEssays exploring regional issues include the rise of China, the USA’s increasing strategic focus on the Pacific region, the security challenges of East and South-East Asia, inter-Korean relations, human rights issues and a survey of environmental affairs in the region.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands.Regional InformationIncludes major international organizations and research institutes active in the region, a detailed survey of major commodities and select bibliographies of relevant books and periodicals.

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Book SynopsisNow in its sixtieth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area.New for 2014: a brand new essay on democratization in the countries of North Africa full details and analysis of the presidential election in Iran extensive coverage of the ongoing conflict between Government and opposition forces in Syria Key Features: covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments provides comprehensive data on all major organizations active in the countries of the region. General Surveyintroductory essays cover a wide range of topics relating to the region as a whole.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy an extensive statistical survey of economic and social indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education a full directory with names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, political organizations, election commissions, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas), tourism, defence and education a country-specific bibliography, providing suggestions for further research. Regional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the Middle East and North Africa; research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Trade Review"There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one Volume."– Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies"Probably the best one-volume reference book in English on the Middle East and North Africa." – International Affairs"We have praised successive issues of this work so regularly that it becomes difficult to think up new eulogies, deserved though they are." – World Affairs Report"It is an excellent source of reference... strongly recommended for scholars, government officials and businessmen."– Middle East Business Review"You could enquire within for pretty well anything relating to the region and get an answer."– Times Literary Supplement"If one had to choose a single book for understanding the contemporary Middle East, then surely this must be that book."– The Middle East Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey. Arab-Israeli-Relations 1967-2013. Documents on Palestine. Regional Nuclearization: Systemic Pressures and Endemic Fears. Political Islam. Oil in the Middle East and North Africa. The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa. Part 2: Country Surveys. Algeria. Bahrain. Cyprus. Egypt. Iran. Iraq. Israel. Jordan. Kuwait. Lebanon. Libya. Morocco. Oman. Palestinian Territories. Qatar. Saudi Arabia. Spanish North Africa. Syria. Tunisia. Turkey. United Arab Emirates. Yemen. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Calendars. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New for 2014: fully revised government lists for all countries coverage of major new stories over the past 12 months, including the strained post-secession relations between Sudan and South Sudan and the Islamist rebellion in Mali election results from Kenya, Djibouti, Zimbabwe and Togo General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Trade Review"This is probably the best reference work available on this part of the African continent." – Reference Reviews"This edition provides a timely benchmark for the notoriously fluid sub-Saharan region." – RUSI Journal"A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume."– Times Literary Supplement"This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to African countries and organizations." – International Affairs"The best thing of its kind on the market." – West Africa"La più accurata e completa radiografia economico geografica di questa parte di mondo." – Atlante Milan"Splendid annual survey."– Reference & Research Book News"A welcome addition to any library shelf." – Africa Events"Packed with information on countries from Angola to Zimbabwe ... an invaluable reference guide to the Continent." – African ReviewTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey. Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara. Health and Medical Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. European Colonial Rule in Africa. A Country of Development: Policy and Process in Sub-Saharan Africa. State Failure in Africa: Causes, Consequences and Responses. China's Steady Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. The East African Community. Brazil-Africa Relations. Part 2: Country Surveys. Angola. Benin. Botswana. British Indian Ocean Territory. Burkina Faso. Burundi. Cameroon. Cape Verde. The Central African Republic. Chad. The Comoros. The Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Republic of the Congo. Côte d'Ivoire. Djibouti. Equatorial Guinea. Eritrea. Ethiopia. Gabon. The Gambia. Ghana. Guinea. Guinea-Bissau. Kenya. Lesotho. Liberia. Madagascar. Malawi. Mali. Mauritania. Mauritius. Mozambique. Namibia. Niger. Nigeria. Réunion. Rwanda. Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. São Tomé and Príncipe. Senegal. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Somalia. South Africa. South Sudan. Sudan. Swaziland. Tanzania. Togo. Uganda. Zambia. Zimbabwe. Part 3: Regional Information. Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Africa. Calendars. Research Institutes Concerned with Africa. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisNow in its sixty-first edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area.New for 2015:- a brand new essay on the prospects for Kurdish autonomy and independence- full details and analysis of the accession of Abd al-Fatah al-Sisi to the Egyptian presidency - extensive coverage of the ongoing conflict between Government and opposition forces in Syria, and of the political and military crisis in IraqKey Features:- covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen - includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs- accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments - provides comprehensive data on all major organizations active in the countries of the region. General Survey- introductory essays cover a wide range of topics relating to the region as a whole.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating:- essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy - an extensive statistical survey of economic and social indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education - a full directory with names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, political organizations, election commissions, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas), tourism, defence and education - a country-specific bibliography, providing suggestions for further research. Regional Information- includes all major international organizations active in the Middle East and North Africa; research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Trade Review‘If one had to choose a single book for understanding the contemporary Middle East, then surely this must be that book.’ – The Middle East‘There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one volume.’ – Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies‘Probably the best one-volume reference book in English on the Middle East and North Africa.’ – International Affairs‘We have praised successive issues of this work so regularly that is becomes difficult to think up new eulogies, deserved though they are.’ – World Affairs Report‘It is an excellent source of reference … strongly recommended for scholars, government officials and businessmen.’ – Middle East Business Review‘You could enquire within for pretty well anything relating to the region and get an answer.’ – Times Literary Supplement‘If one had to choose a single book for understanding the contemporary Middle East, then surely this must be that book.’ –The Middle East‘There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one volume.’ – Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies‘Probably the best one-volume reference book in English on the Middle East and North Africa.’ – International Affairs‘We have praised successive issues of this work so regularly that is becomes difficult to think up new eulogies, deserved though they are.’ – World Affairs Report‘It is an excellent source of reference … strongly recommended for scholars, government officials and businessmen.’ – Middle East Business Review‘You could enquire within for pretty well anything relating to the region and get an answer.’ – Times Literary SupplementTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Arab-Israeli Relations 1967 - 2-14 Paul Cossali Documents on Palestine Regional Nuclearization: Unabated Pressures (Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East) James H. Wyllie Political Islam George Joffe An Overview of Recent Kurdish Progress Towards Autonomy and Independence Micheal M. Gunter Oil in the Middle East and North Africa Simon Chapman Oil Statistics Natural Gas in the Middle East and North Africa Simon Chapman Gas Statistics The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa Islam R. B. Serjeant Christianity Judaism Other Communities Part 2: Country Surveys Includes sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Calendars. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.New for 2015: fully revised government lists for all countries details on major news stories over the past 12 months election results from Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, South Africa and Mauritania new essays on Ghana, Nigeria, Mauritania, Mozambique and Uganda General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Trade Review‘This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to African countries and organizations.’ – International Affairs‘The best thing of its kind on the market.’ – West Africa‘A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.’ – Times Literary Supplement ‘A Welcome addition to any library shelf.’ – Africa Events ‘This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to African countries and organizations.’ – International Affairs ‘The best thing of its kind on the market.’ – West Africa ‘A well-balanced, well-judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.’ – Times Literary Supplement ‘A Welcome addition to any library shelf.’ – Africa Events'Those who wish to inform themselves on the present state of the continent will be well served by this comprehensive and detailed survey' - Reference ReviewsTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Economic Trends in Africa South of the Sahara Donald L. Sparks State Failure in Africa: Causes, Consequences and Responses Paul D. Williams China's Growing Involvement in Africa Ian Taylor Brazil's Engagement with Africa Gerhard Seibert Back to Basics: Decolonizing Democracy in Africa Olivia U. Rutazibwa The East African Community Duncan Woodside A Century of Development: Policy and Process in Sub-Saharan Africa Michael Jennings European Colonial Rule in Africa Richard Brown Dates of Independence of African Countries. Outline Political Map of Contemporary Africa Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Africa. Calendars. Research Institutes Concerned With Africa. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.New for 2015: details of developments around the 12th successful coup in Thailand since 1932 coverage of the parliamentary and presidential elections in Indonesia, leading to the election of Joko Widodo as the country's next President analysis of the tensions surrounding China's territorial claims in the South and East China Seas. Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions a country-specific bibliography. An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional 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 Asia-Pacific region an index of regional organizations. Trade Review‘…an indispensable reference work.’ – World Affairs Report Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey. China’s Rise: Evolution and Implications Robert Sutter. The Korean Peninsula: Conflict and Dialogue Aidan Foster-Carter. Whatever Happened to the Pivot?: The USA’s Evolving Policy in the Asia-Pacific Region Mark Beeson. The Security Challenges of East and South-East Asia Andrew T. H. Tan. Australia’s Refugee Politics Kim Huynh. Environmental Issues of the Asia-Pacific Region Ross Steele. Regionalism in Asia Anthony Milner. Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.

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Book SynopsisNow in its sixty-second edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area.Key Features:- covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen - includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs- accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments - provides comprehensive data on all major organizations active in the countries of the region. General Survey- introductory essays cover a wide range of topics relating to the region as a whole.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating:- essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy - an extensive statistical survey of economic and social indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education - a full directory with names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, political organizations, election commissions, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas), tourism, defence and education - a country-specific bibliography, providing suggestions for further research. Regional Information- includes all major international organizations active in the Middle East and North Africa; research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Trade Review 'If one had to choose a single book for understanding the contemporary Middle East, then surely this must be that book.' -The Middle East 'There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one volume.' -Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies 'Probably the best one-volume reference book in English on the Middle East and North Africa.' -International Affairs 'We have praised successive issues of this work so regularly that is becomes difficult to think up new eulogies, deserved though they are.' -World Affairs Report 'It is an excellent source of reference ... strongly recommended for scholars, government officials and businessmen.' -Middle East Business Review 'You could enquire within for pretty well anything relating to the region and get an answer.' - Times Literary Supplement'If one had to choose a single book for understanding the contemporary Middle East, then surely this must be that book.' - The Middle East 'There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one volume.' -Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies 'Probably the best one-volume reference book in English on the Middle East and North Africa.' -International Affairs 'We have praised successive issues of this work so regularly that is becomes difficult to think up new eulogies, deserved though they are.' -World Affairs Report 'It is an excellent source of reference ... strongly recommended for scholars, government officials and businessmen.' -Middle East Business Review 'You could enquire within for pretty well anything relating to the region and get an answer.' - Times Literary SupplementTable of Contents Part 1: General SurveyPart 2: Country Surveys Includes sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Calendars. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions a country-specific bibliography. An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional 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 Asia-Pacific region an index of regional organizations. Trade Review ' ... an indispensable reference work' - World Affairs Report Table of Contents Part 1: General SurveyPart 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.

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Book SynopsisPublished annually, this 25th edition brings together a unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously updated by Europa’s experienced editors, the volume also includes contributions from regional specialists.General SurveyEssays written by acknowledged experts on the area provide an impartial overview of the region.Country surveysIndividual chapters on each country, comprising:- essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country - a statistical survey- a full directory section - a select bibliography.Regional InformationA directory of research institutes and bibliographies of books and journals covering Latin America and the Caribbean.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Latin America. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisNow in its sixty-third edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area.Key Features:- covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen - includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs- accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments - provides comprehensive data on all major organizations active in the countries of the region. General Survey- introductory essays cover a wide range of topics relating to the region as a whole.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country incorporating:- essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy - an extensive statistical survey of economic and social indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education - a full directory with names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, political organizations, election commissions, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas), tourism, defence and education - a country-specific bibliography, providing suggestions for further research. Regional Information- includes all major international organizations active in the Middle East and North Africa; research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Includes sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Calendars. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Africa. Calendars. Research Institutes Concerned With Africa. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with 22 Pacific islands, fully revised to reflect current economic and political developments, is an essential resource for the Asia-Pacific region.Calendar of Political EventsA calendar of events provides a convenient reference guide to the year’s main political developments General SurveyWritten by leading experts, this collection of essays provides incisive analysis of regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: essays on geography, history and the economy an economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications and education a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political, financial and commercial institutions a country-specific bibliography. An entire section is dedicated to the Pacific islands, including specially commissioned essays examining the contemporary politics of the islands, their economies, security concerns and the environmental issues confronting themRegional 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 Asia-Pacific region an index of regional organizations. Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Asia and the Pacific. Calendars and Time Reckoning. Research Institutes Studying the Far East and Australasia. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations. Index of Territories. List of Maps.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Africa. Calendars. Research Institutes Concerned With Africa. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data. General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating:essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economies an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research. Regional InformationDetailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Africa. Calendars. Research Institutes Concerned With Africa. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisDer Wunsch nach Schutz und Nahrung treibt den Menschen seit Urzeiten an, seine Umwelt zu gestalten – und manchmal zeigt er dabei eine erstaunliche Anpassungsfähigkeit an Klima- oder Umweltbedingungen. In allen Regionen der Welt haben Menschen Wege gefunden, sich lebenswerte Bedingungen zu schaffen und diese mit erprobten Bauweisen über Generationen weitergegeben.Dieses Buch bietet eine eindrucksvolle Sammlung vieler fast schon vergessener Kenntnisse und Methoden, sich dem örtlichen Klima und den vorhandenen Ressourcen anzupassen anstatt sie zu ignorieren.Vielleicht liegt der Schlüssel für das Bauen der Zukunft deshalb in traditionellen Bauweisen und das Geheimnis für eine gelungene Globalisierung in der Analyse bewährter Systeme. Beeindruckende Projekte dokumentieren die Beziehung zwischen Umwelt und gebauter Umgebung in den fünf Klimazonen der Erde.

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Book SynopsisA thoroughly revised edition of the Historical Atlas of ColoradoTrade ReviewColorado: A Historical Atlas is as complete a book as anyone has ever compiled on the Centennial State."" - The Denver Post

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Book SynopsisThe Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada for the years from 1929 to 1937 included a series in nine parts of important papers on "Crucial Maps" which have been a frequent source of reference ever since for students of the history of discovery and of early cartography. Their author, William Francis Ganong, had a life-long interest in the natural and human history of his native province, New Brunswick. Although he was primarily a botanist, with four full-length books and an amazing number of articles to his credit, it was through his series of monographs in the Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada that the breadth of his interests became known. For over fifty years he contributed almost annually to the Transactions the results of his systematic investigations into New Brunswick's physiography, aborigines, early explorations, wars and settlements. Crucial Maps, which concluded in 1937, was the last series of articles. Ganong was the first investi

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Book SynopsisA unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously revised and updated, this definitive survey of the countries and territories of South America, Central America and the Caribbean combines expert analysis and commentary, up-to-date economic and socio-political data and extensive directory information.General SurveyEssays by leading experts on the area cover issues of regional importance, including the rise of the so-called `pink tide' in Latin American politics; moves towards republicanism and growing calls for reparations in the Caribbean; the cultural and political relevance of religion in Latin America; relations between Mexico and the USA in the context of the US opioids epidemic; popular protests in Latin America; developments in the People's Republic of China's Belt and Road Initiative in the Caribbean and Latin America; and different approaches to transitional justice in several Latin American cTable of ContentsPART ONE: Topical EssaysPink Tide 2.0: Causes, Characteristics and Consequences Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDERepublicanism, Reparations and Reform: Will the Commonwealth Caribbean Become `Totally Free’? Prof. PETER CLEGGReligion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Past, Present and Possible Futures MANOELA CARPENEDOMexican–US Relations and the US Opioids Epidemic Prof. MÓNICA SERRANOChina’s Belt and Road Initiative in the Caribbean and Latin America Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYProtests in Latin America amid Ongoing Global Systemic Crises MAGDA CATALINA JIMÉNEZ JIMÉNEZ and FABIO ANDRÉS DÍAZ PABÓNPART TWO: Country SurveysANGUILLAHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONANTIGUA AND BARBUDAHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONARGENTINAHistory Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDEEconomy Dr CHRISTOPHER WYLDEARUBATHE BAHAMASHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONBARBADOSHistory MARK WILSONEconomy DELISLE WORRELLBELIZEHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONBERMUDABOLIVIAHistory Dr RONALD BRUCE ST JOHNEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYBONAIREBRAZILHistory Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZAEconomy DANIEL H. ALVESTHE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDSTHE CAYMAN ISLANDSCHILEHistory Dr MATTHIAS ERLANDSENEconomy IVAN LUZARDO-LUNACOLOMBIAHistory JORGE LUIS FABRA-ZAMORA and ANDRÉS MOLINA-OCHOAEconomy IVAN LUZARDO-LUNACOSTA RICAHistory Dr DAVID DÍAZ ARIASEconomy Dr ANTHONY GOEBEL McDERMOTTCUBAHistory Dr STEPHEN WILKINSONEconomy Dr EMILY MORRISCURAÇAODOMINICAHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONTHE DOMINICAN REPUBLICHistory Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYECUADORHistory Dr MARC BECKEREconomy Dr XIMENA SOSAEL SALVADORHistory Dr ELLEN MOODIEEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYTHE FALKLAND ISLANDSFRENCH GUIANAHistory Prof. JUSTIN DANIELEconomy Prof. JUSTIN DANIELGRENADAHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONGUADELOUPEHistory Prof. JUSTIN DANIELEconomy Prof. JUSTIN DANIELGUATEMALAHistory Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYGUYANAHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONHAITIHistory Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYHONDURASHistory Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYJAMAICAHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONMARTINIQUEHistory Prof. JUSTIN DANIELEconomy Prof. JUSTIN DANIELMEXICOHistory Prof. FRANCISCO E. GONZÁLEZEconomy Prof. FRANCISCO E. GONZÁLEZMONTSERRATHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONNICARAGUAHistory Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYPANAMAHistory Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYPARAGUAYHistory Prof. PETER LAMBERTEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYPERUHistory Dr RONALD BRUCE ST JOHNEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYPUERTO RICOHistory Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYEconomy Prof. ROBERT E. LOONEYSABASAINT-BARTHÉLEMYSAINT KITTS AND NEVISHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONSAINT LUCIAHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONSAINT-MARTINSAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINESHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONSINT EUSTATIUSSINT MAARTENSOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDSSURINAMEHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONTRINIDAD AND TOBAGOHistory MARK WILSONEconomy MARK WILSONTHE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDSTHE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDSURUGUAYHistory Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZAEconomy Prof. FRANCISCO PANIZZAVENEZUELAHistory Prof. Dr ANNA AYUSO and Prof. Dr SUSANNE GRATIUSEconomy Prof. Dr ANNA AYUSO and Prof. Dr SUSANNE GRATIUSPART THREE: Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSMAJOR COMMODITIES OF LATIN AMERICARESEARCH INSTITUTESSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)INDEX OF REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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Book SynopsisPublished annually, this 27th edition brings together a unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast region. Scrupulously updated by Europa’s experienced editors, the volume also includes contributions from regional specialists.General SurveyEssays written by acknowledged experts on the area provide an impartial overview of the region.Country surveysIndividual chapters on each country, comprising:- essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country - a statistical survey- a full directory section - a select bibliography.Regional InformationA directory of research institutes and bibliographies of books and journals covering Latin America and the Caribbean.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of Latin America. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2021 Globe Book Award for Public Understanding of Geography awarded by the American Association of Geographers An unprecedented portrait of the hidden patterns in human society—visualized through the world of data.Trade Review"Atlas of the Invisible is full of mind-blowing maps that harness the power of data to tell us something about ourselves and our planet." -- Hannah Fry, Professor in the Mathematics of Cities and author of The Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything"Fantastic…a magical combo of art and graphic gut-punch." -- Dave Eggers"Page after page, graphic after graphic and text after text, Atlas of the Invisible erupts with a kind of rigorous wonder. Laying out patterns on everything from nomenclature to bike-sharing to unexploded ordnance, Cheshire and Uberti examine data sets you never even thought of in the interest of developing a portrait of the world as it is. The result is a strange and startling masterpiece." -- Matthew Specktor, author of American Dream Machine"A stone cold act of genius." -- Dan Snow, HistoryHit"Spectacular and truly Humboldtian." -- Andrea Wulf, author of The Invention of Nature"James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti’s extraordinary new book, Atlas of the Invisible transforms our understanding of our human selves, other lives on earth, and the planet we share. Packed with revelatory insights, the book is a masterful example of the power of compelling visual storytelling to reveal – from within the complexities of modern data chaos – meaning and knowledge otherwise hidden from view." -- B. Natterson-Horowitz, MD, bestselling author of Zoobiquity"An absolute visual delight." -- Manuel Lima, author of The Book of Circles: Visualizing Spheres of Knowledge"If you’re into #dataViz, you *need* to have this one… Every page reveals a surprise." -- Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair in Visual Journalism at the University of Miami and author of How Charts Lie"Gorgeous… Digging [through] troves of data, [Cheshire and Uberti] paint an essential portrait of Where We’ve Been, Who We Are, & How We’re Doing. Imagine Morpheus explaining The Matrix to you—only he’s also a BRILLIANT graphic designer." -- Minh Lê, bestselling author of Lift, Drawn Together, on Twitter"Stunning." -- Valerie Trouet, author of Tree Story, on Twitter"An eye-opening visual look at the assumptions and trends that lie beneath how the modern world ticks.…Demography and graphic design meet in an extraordinarily revealing book." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Atlas of the Invisible takes this literally, with design-heavy info-mapping of cellular connections in the Great Lakes, eviction rates, the ethnicity of immigrants living on South Halsted Street in 1895. A cartographer’s dream, and often revelatory." -- Christopher Borrelli - Chicago Tribune"[T]his unique volume.…is designed to inspire readers to act." -- Library Journal"An endlessly fascinating array of insight and analysis." -- Mark Reynolds - Traveller Magazine

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