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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 comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of this region, incorporating the latest economic and political developments.General Survey Essays by acknowledged experts in the region cover a variety of topical issues.In addition, appendices discuss the religions of the region and the Russian Baltic territory of Kaliningrad.Country SurveysIndividual chapters for each country, containing:- information on physical and social geography- a detailed chronology of political events, both recent and historical- essays on each country's political history and economy- a statistical survey - an extensive directory of contact details for political, state and commercial institutions and organizations in the region (covering national and local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judicial system, religion, the media, finance, telecommunications and broadcasting, major companies, transportTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyThe Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic in the Western Balkans Prof. BILJANA VANKOVSKARussian Influence in South-Eastern EuropeDr DIMITAR BECHEVThe Visegrad Four and Divisions over the War in UkraineDr KAREN HENDERSON Modern Greece in South-Eastern EuropeDr OTHON ANASTASAKISThe Impact of the People’s Republic of China in South-Eastern EuropeDr ANASTAS VANGELI Appendix 1: The Religions of the RegionAppendix 2: The Kaliningrad RegionPART TWO Country SurveysSections on geography, chronology, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each countryALBANIAHistoryDr CVETE KONESKAEconomy Dr LUCA J. UBERTIBOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINAHistoryDr MARKO ATTILA HOAREEconomyDr WILL BARTLETTBULGARIAHistoryDr EMILIA ZANKINAEconomyProf. DANIELA BOBEVACROATIAHistory MARCUS TANNEREconomyDr TENA PRELECTHE CZECH REPUBLIC (CZECHIA)History Dr FILIP KOSTELKAEconomyDr LENKA FILIPOVÁ and Dr MARIOLA PYTLIKOVÁESTONIAHistoryProf. ANDRES KASEKAMPEconomy Prof. URMAS VARBLANEGREECE HistoryDAVID LEAEconomyDr PANAGIOTIS BARKAS and Dr THEODORE KOUNADEAS History Dr TOBIAS SPÖRI Economy Dr GÁBOR SCHEIRING and Dr MÁTÉ VERESKOSOVOHistoryDr OTHON ANASTASAKISEconomyDr LUCA J. UBERTILATVIAHistory Dr INDRA EKMANIS EconomyDr DAUNIS AUERSLITHUANIA HistoryDr KĘSTUTIS GIRNIUSEconomy Dr KĘSTUTIS GIRNIUSMONTENEGROHistoryProf. FLORIAN BIEBER EconomyDr MILENA KONATAR and Dr JOVAN ÐURAŠKOVIĆNORTH MACEDONIAHistoryDr DIMITAR BECHEVEconomyDr WILL BARTLETTPOLANDHistoryProf. ANITA J. PRAZMOWSKAEconomyROMANIAProf. ANNA VISVIZIHistory Prof. TOM GALLAGHEREconomy Prof. DANIEL DAIANU and Dr ELLA KALLAI(revised for this edition by the Editorial Staff)SERBIAHistory Dr MARKO ATTILA HOAREEconomyDr CVETE KONESKAAutonomous Province:VojvodinaBibliographySLOVAKIAHistory Dr ANDREW RYDEREconomyDr ANDREW RYDERSLOVENIAHistoryProf. CATHIE CARMICHAELEconomyDr ALEN TOPLIŠEKPART THREE Who’s Who of Central and South-Eastern EuropePART FOUR Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSRESEARCH INSTITUTESSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)Index of Regional Organizations

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of this region, incorporating the latest economic and political developments.General SurveyEssays by acknowledged experts in the region cover a variety of topical issues.In addition, appendices discuss the religions of the region and the Russian Baltic territory of Kaliningrad.Country SurveysIndividual chapters for each country, containing:- information on physical and social geography- a detailed chronology of political events, both recent and historical- essays on each country''s political history and economy- a statistical survey- an extensive directory of contact details for political, state and commercial institutions and organizations in the region (covering national and local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judicial system, religion, the media, finance, telecommunications and broadcasting, major companiTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyDivided Democracies in the Visegrad FourKAREN HENDERSONThe Impact of the People’s Republic of China in South-Eastern EuropeANASTAS VANGELIRussian Influence in South-Eastern EuropeDIMITAR BECHEVThe Baltic Transformation: From Communist Subjugation to Democratic SovereigntySANDIS ŠRĀDERSModern Greece in South-Eastern EuropeOTHON ANASTASAKISAppendix 1: The Religions of the RegionAppendix 2: The Kaliningrad RegionPART TWO Country SurveysSections on geography, chronology, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each countryALBANIAHistoryKLODIANA BESHKUEconomyLUCA J. UBERTIBOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINAHistory MARKO ATTILA HOAREEconomyWILL BARTLETTBULGARIAHistory EMILIA ZANKINAEconomyDANIELA BOBEVA (revised by the editorial staff)CROATIAHistoryMARCUS TANNEREconomyTENA PRELECTHE CZECH REPUBLIC (CZECHIA)History FILIP KOSTELKAEconomy LENKA FILIPOVÁ and Dr MARIOLA PYTLIKOVÁESTONIAHistoryANDRES KASEKAMPEconomyURMAS VARBLANEGREECEHistoryDAVID LEAEconomyDAVID LEAHUNGARYHistoryTOBIAS SPÖRIEconomyGÁBOR SCHEIRING and Dr MÁTÉ VERESKOSOVOHistoryOTHON ANASTASAKISEconomyLUCA J. UBERTILATVIAHistoryINDRA EKMANISEconomyDAUNIS AUERSLITHUANIAHistoryKĘSTUTIS GIRNIUSEconomyKĘSTUTIS GIRNIUS (revised by CVETE KONESKA)MONTENEGROHistoryFLORIAN BIEBER (revised by CLAUDIA LAŠTRO)EconomyMILENA KONATAR AND JOVAN ƉURAŠKOVIĆ NORTH MACEDONIAHistoryDIMITAR BECHEVEconomyWILL BARTLETTPOLANDHistoryANITA J. PRAZMOWSKAEconomyANNA VISVIZIROMANIAHistoryTOM GALLAGHEREconomyCVETE KONESKASERBIAHistoryMARKO ATTILA HOAREEconomyCVETE KONESKAAutonomous Province:VojvodinaBibliography SLOVAKIAHistoryANDREW RYDEREconomyANDREW RYDERSLOVENIA HistoryCATHIE CARMICHAELEconomy ALEN TOPLIŠEKPART THREE Who’s Who of Central and South-Eastern EuropePART FOUR Regional InformationREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONSRESEARCH INSTITUTESSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)Index of Regional Organizations

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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 SynopsisExhaustively researched and updated, South Asia 2024 is an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of this vast world region.General SurveyEssays by specialists examine issues of regional importance.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country, containing:- essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each nation- up-to-date statistical surveys of economic and social indicators- a comprehensive directory providing contact details and other useful information for the most significant political and commercial institutions.In addition, there are separate sections covering each of the states and territories of India.Regional Information- detailed coverage of international organizations and their recent activities in South Asia- information on reTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyThe Climate Crisis and Water Resources in South AsiaM. MONIRUL QADER MIRZA and AJAYA DIXITSouth Asia’s Shifting Geopolitical LandscapeMICHAEL KUGELMANWomen and Development in South AsiaSOHINI SENGUPTAPolitical Islam in South AsiaIFTIKHAR H. MALIKChina’s Growing Reach in South AsiaHARSH V. PANTPART TWO Country SurveysSections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country.AFGHANISTANHistory SHUBHANGI PANDEY; revised for this edition by IFTIKHAR H. MALIKEconomy TIRTHANKAR ROYBANGLADESHHistory PRANAB KUMAR PANDAYEconomy FARIDA C. KHANBHUTANHistory WILLIAM J. LONGEconomy NYINGTOB PEMA NORBU; revised for this edition by the editorial staffINDIAHistory DIEGO MAIORANO; revised for this edition by the editorial staff; based on an earlier essay by DAVID TAYLOREconomy RAJESWARI SENGUPTAIn addition, there are separate sections covering each of the states and territories of India.THE MALDIVESNEPALHistory PRAMOD KANTHA; revised for this edition by GYAN PRADHAN; based on an earlier essay by LOK RAJ BARALEconomy GYAN PRADHANPAKISTANHistory ILHAN NIAZEconomy TIRTHANKAR ROYSRI LANKAHistory S. I. KEETHAPONCALANEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYPART THREE Who’s Who of South AsiaPART FOUR Regional InformationRegional Organizations. Major Commodities of South Asia. The Religions of South Asia. Calendars and Weights and Measures. Research Institutes Studying South Asia. Select Bibliography - Books. Select Bibliography - Periodicals. Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising 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.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map.an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education.a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions.Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing iTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyThe European Union: Navigating an Uncertain FutureMICHAEL J. GEARYEconomic Perspectives in Western Europe, the European Union and the EurozoneCHRISTIAN SCHWEIGEREuropean Foreign and Security PolicyANDREW COTTEYRussia and Energy Security in Western EuropeROBERT E. LOONEYEnvironmental Policy in Western EuropePAUL TOBIN and BRENDAN MOOREThe Politics of Migration in Western EuropeERICA CONSTERDINEPopulism in Western Europe: Profiteers or Victims of Crises?MARCEL LEWANDOWSKYPART TWO Country SurveysSections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each countryANDORRAAUSTRIAHistory KURT RICHARD LUTHEREconomy GÜNTHER K. CHALOUPEKBELGIUMHistory MIN REUCHAMPSEconomy DAVID LEADENMARKHistory FLEMMING JUUL CHRISTIANSEN and MADS DAGNIS JENSENEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYDANISH EXTERNAL TERRITORIESTHE FAROE ISLANDSGREENLANDFINLANDHistory MIKKO KUISMAEconomy KARI HEIMONENFINNISH EXTERNAL TERRITORYTHE ÅLAND ISLANDSFRANCEHistory PAUL SMITHEconomy THÉO AIOLFIGERMANYHistory WILLIAM E. PATERSON (Revised for this edition by the editorial staff)Economy CHRISTIAN SCHWEIGERICELANDHistory STEFANIA OSKARSDOTTIREconomy GYLFI MAGNUSSONIRELANDHistory MUIRIS MACCARTHAIGHEconomy DAVID LEAITALYHistory JAMES L. NEWELLEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYLIECHTENSTEINLUXEMBOURGHistory ANNA-LENA HÖGENAUEREconomy ELENA DANESCUMALTAHistory GODFREY A. PIROTTAEconomy LINO BRIGUGLIOMONACOTHE NETHERLANDSHistory JEROEN DEWULFEconomy JAKOB DE HAANNORWAYHistory MART KULDKEPPEconomy RÖGNVALDUR HANNESSONNORWEGIAN EXTERNAL TERRITORIESSVALBARDJAN MAYENPORTUGALHistory MARCO LISI Economy MIGUEL LEBRE DE FREITAS and FRANCISCO TORRESSAN MARINOSPAINHistory RICHARD GILLESPIEEconomy XAVIER CUADRAS MORATOSWEDENHistory TOMMY MÖLLEREconomy LARS MAGNUSSONSWITZERLANDHistory MARC BÜHLMANNEconomy TOBIAS STRAUMANNTHE UNITED KINGDOMHistory NICHOLAS DICKINSONEconomy ROBERT E. LOONEYUNITED KINGDOM CROWN DEPENDENCIESTHE CHANNEL ISLANDSGuernseyIslands of the Bailiwick of GuernseyJerseyTHE ISLE OF MANUNITED KINGDOM OVERSEAS TERRITORYGIBRALTARTHE VATICAN CITYPART THREE Regional InformationRESEARCH INSTITUTESSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS)SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of this region, incorporating the latest economic and socio-political developments.New for 2015:- discussion and expert analysis of elections throughout the region- details of developments in relations with the EU for current and prospective members, and within the eurozone- fully revised essay content, including new essays on the post-Socialist economies and on Islam in the region.General SurveyEssays by acknowledged experts in the region cover a variety of topical issues.In addition, appendices discuss the religions of the region and the Russian Baltic territory of Kaliningrad.Country SurveysIndividual chapters for each country, containing:- information on physical and social geography- a detailed chronology of political events, both recent and historical- essays on each country's political history and economy- a statistical survey - an extensive directory of contact details for political, state and commercial institutions and organizations in the region (covering national and local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judicial system, religion, the media, finance, telecommunications and broadcasting, major companies, transport, tourism, culture, social welfare, the environment, defence, education and more)- and a select bibliography.Who's Who in Central and South-Eastern EuropeBiographical details for more than 200 of the region's leading political figures.Regional InformationContact information and extensive details of the activities of regional and international organizations active in the region; a list of research institutes that focus on the region, together with contact details; and select bibliographies of both books and periodicals.Trade Review'This is an impressive reference work providing and impartial and invaluable guide to the politics, economy and history of the region.' - European Access PlusTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey The New Member States and the External Relations of the EU Dr Ana E. Juncos The Crisis in the Eurozone David Lea The Post-socialist Economies of Central and South-Eastern Europe Prof. Alan Smith Minorities in Central and South-Eastern Europe Prof. Tom Gallagher The Black Sea Region Dr Panagiota Manoli Muslim Communities in the Balkans: Towards Normalization in Uncertain Circumstances Dr Kerem Oktem The Baltic Sea Region Dr Kestutis Girnius Modern Greece in South-Eastern Europe Dr Othon Anastasakis Bosnia and Herzegovina since Dayton Dr Marko Attila HoarePart 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Who's Who of Central and South-Eastern Europa Part 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Peridodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisExhaustively researched and updated, South Asia 2015 is an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of this vast world region. New for 2015:- a new essay examining gender-based inequalities in South Asian development, and a new article on the economy of Nepal- a section dedicated to Telangana, India’s newest state- detailed coverage of political developments following highly significant elections in India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Nepal.General SurveyEssays by specialists examine issues of regional importance, including:- the USA's 'AfPak' strategy, population and environmental issues, security issues, the politics of water and political Islam.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country, containing:- essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each nation- up-to-date statistical surveys of economic and social indicators - a comprehensive directory providing contact details and other useful information for the most significant political and commercial institutions.In addition, there are separate sections covering each of the states and territories of India. Regional Information- detailed coverage of international organizations and their recent activities in South Asia - information on research institutes engaged in the study of the region- a survey of the major commodities of South Asia- bibliographies of relevant books and periodicals.Additional features- a Calendar of Political Events charts key developments in 2013-14- biographical profiles of almost 300 prominent individuals in the region.Trade Review'This volume provides an excellent overview of the social and economic challenges faced by the region.' - Reference ReviewsTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey The AfPak Challenge: Examining the US Afghanistan-Pakistan Strategy Rudra Chaudhuri. Security Issues in South Asia Rajat Ganguly. China’s Growing Reach in South Asia Harsh V. Pant. Political Islam in South Asia Iftikhar H. Malik. The Politics of Water in South Asia Daanish Mustafa, Amiera Sawas, Ayesha Siddiqi and Milan A. Karner. Population and Environmental Issues in South Asia Gouranga Lal Dasvarma. Women in South Asia: Progress in Gender Development and the Challenge of Persisting Inequality Preet Rustagi. The Religions of South Asia Geoffrey Parrinder. Part 2: Country Surveys Includes sections on geography, history and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies. Part 3: Who's Who of South Asia Part 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of South Asia. Calendars and Weights and Measures. Research Institutes Studying South Asia. Select Bibliography - Books. Select Bibliography - Periodicals. Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisEuropa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.New for 2015• extensive discussion of the political developments in Ukraine that led to the removal from office of President Viktor Yanukovych and the subsequent annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia• a new essay discussing the separatist movements in Eastern Ukraine and their association with Russian state structures• an overview of the radically revised Constitution of Georgia that entered into effect in late 2013, substantially reducing the powers of the President and increasing those of the Prime Minister and the Government• coverage of the regional elections held in many territories of the Russian Federation in September 2014General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: opposition movements in contemporary Russia; the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region; the economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; poverty and social welfare; the politics of the South Caucasus, and the politics of water in Central Asia.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.Trade Review'... An important new guide to the region.' - Reference ReviewsTable of ContentsPart 1: General Survey The Separatist Movements in Eastern Ukraine Nikolai Holmov. Opposition Movements in Contemporary Russia Dr Richard Arnold. Economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia Dr Anders Aslund. Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region Dr Shirin Akiner. Politics of the South Caucasus Onnik Krikorian. Politics of Water in Post-Soviet Central Asia Dr Kai Wegerich (revised for this edition by the Editor). Poverty and Social Welfare in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia Dr Michael Rasell (based on an earlier essay by Prof. Jane Falkingham). Appendix: The Religions of the Region. Part 2: Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each country. Part 3: Who's Who of Eastern Europe, Russian and Central Asia Part 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Research Institutes. Select Bibliography (Books). Select Bibliography (Periodicals). Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisExhaustively researched and updated, South Asia 2017 is an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of this vast world region. General SurveyEssays by specialists examine issues of regional importance.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country, containing:- essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each nation- up-to-date statistical surveys of economic and social indicators - a comprehensive directory providing contact details and other useful information for the most significant political and commercial institutions.In addition, there are separate sections covering each of the states and territories of India. Regional Information- detailed coverage of international organizations and their recent activities in South Asia - information on research institutes engaged in the study of the region- a survey of the major commodities of South Asia- bibliographies of relevant books and periodicals.Additional features- biographical profiles of almost 300 prominent individuals in the region.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. Part 3: Who's Who of South Asia Part 4: Regional Information Regional Organizations. Major Commodities of South Asia. Calendars and Weights and Measures. Research Institutes Studying South Asia. Select Bibliography - Books. Select Bibliography - Periodicals. Index of Regional Organizations.

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Book SynopsisCombining impartial analysis with reliable facts and figures, this fully revised and updated 19th edition provides up-to-date commentary on these vast North American nations.General SurveyEssays by leading experts analyse topics of regional importance, including:- US-Canadian integration, immigration, and the treatment of Indigenous peoples in North America.Country SurveysEach country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Country chapters include:- a chronology of political events - essays covering key socio-political and economic themes, including: recent political developments; foreign policy; constitution; the economy; energy policy; agriculture; trade; health and social policy- additional essays examining timely subjects such as US-Chinese economic competition, religion in US politics and the US Judicial system- historical, political and economic surveys of each of the US states and Canadian provinces and territories- statistical surveys of economic and demographic indicators- comprehensive directory sections covering public affairs, the economy and society, which provide contact details and other useful information for the most significant institutions in the region.Detailed results of the presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial elections held in the USA in November 2016 are also included.Table of ContentsPart 1: General Survey Part 2: The USA 1. Introduction 1.1. The USA: A Chronology since Colonization 1.2. Presidents of the USA 1.3. Area and Population 2. Essays 2.1. Essays on Public Affairs 2.2. Essays on US Economic and Social Affairs 3. Directory 3.1. Public Affairs 3.2. The Economy 3.3. Society 4. The States Part 3: Canada 1. Introduction 1.1. Canada: A Chronology since Colonization 1.2. Prime Ministers of Canada 1.3. Area and Population 2. Essays 2.1. Essays on Public Affairs 2.2. Essays on Canadian Economic and Social Affairs 3. Directory 3.1. Public Affairs 3.2. The Economy 3.3. Society 4. The Provinces and Territories

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Book SynopsisThe definitive survey of the countries and territories of Western Europe, comprising 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. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, comprising:an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, history and economy of each country, including a chronology and map. an extensive statistical survey of economic and demographic indicators, including area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education. a comprehensive directory of names and contact details covering the most significant political and commercial institutions. Regional Informationa directory of research institutes specializing in the region bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the region. Trade Review"Excellent, authoritative, valuable." Reference Reviews "A valuable reference work." The Geographical Journal "Prepared with the meticulous attention to detail which characterizes the Europa series of reference books." Reference and Research Book News "... recommended for library purchase." Irish Political Studies "Saves time in researching Western European Countries – at the same time providing users with well-informed commentaries and the latest statistical and directory information." Social Science ReviewTable of ContentsPART ONE General SurveyThe European Union: Future UncertainJULIE SMITH Western Europe, the European Union and the Eurozone: Economic PerspectivesCHRISTIAN SCHWEIGER European Foreign and Security PolicyANDREW COTTEY European Union Trade Policy: Recent Developments and Future ProspectsROBERT E. LOONEY Europe and the Migration CrisisMARCO SCIPIONI Populism in Western EuropeTEUN PAUWELS Islam and Western EuropeREEM AHMED and DANIELA PISOIU PART TWO Country Surveys Sections on geography, history, chronology and economy, as well as statistical surveys, directories and bibliographies for each countryANDORRA AUSTRIAHistory KURT RICHARD LUTHER Economy GÜNTHER K. CHALOUPEK BELGIUMHistory ANTHONY MUGHAN Economy YELTER BOLLEN and FERDI DE VILLE DENMARKHistory JACOB CHRISTENSEN Economy ROBERT E. LOONEY DANISH EXTERNAL TERRITORIESTHE FAROE ISLANDS GREENLANDFINLANDHistory MIKKO KUISMA Economy LAURI KAJANOJA FINNISH EXTERNAL TERRITORYTHE ALAND ISLANDS FRANCEHistory ANDREW KNAPP Economy SUSAN MILNER GERMANYHistory WILLIAM E. PATERSON Economy LOTHAR FUNK ICELANDHistory STEFANIA OSKARSDOTTIR Economy KATRIN OLAFSDOTTIR IRELANDHistory JOHN COAKLEY Economy DAVID LEA ITALYHistory JAMES L. NEWELL Economy GIOVANNI CAGGIANO LIECHTENSTEINLUXEMBOURGHistory SONJA KMEC Economy ELENA DANESCU MALTAHistory GODFREY A. PIROTTA Economy LINO BRIGUGLIO MONACO THE NETHERLANDSHistory STEVEN B. WOLINETZ Economy LEI DELSEN and ESTHER-MIRJAM SENT NORWAYHistory MART KULDKEPP Economy RÖGNVALDUR HANNESSON NORWEGIAN EXTERNAL TERRITORIESSVALBARD JAN MAYEN PORTUGALHistory STEWART LLOYD-JONES Economy STEPHEN SYRETT SAN MARINOSPAINHistory RICHARD GILLESPIE Economy XAVIER CUADRAS MORATO SWEDENHistory TOMMY MÖLLER Economy LARS MAGNUSSON SWITZERLANDHistory CLIVE H. CHURCH Economy TOBIAS STRAUMANN THE UNITED KINGDOMHistory MARTIN SMITH Economy ROBERT E. LOONEY UNITED KINGDOM CROWN DEPENDENCIESTHE CHANNEL ISLANDS Guernsey Islands of the Bailiwick of Guernsey Jersey THE ISLE OF MAN UNITED KINGDOM OVERSEAS TERRITORYGIBRALTAR THE VATICAN CITY PART THREE Regional InformationRESEARCH INSTITUTES SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (BOOKS) SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (PERIODICALS)

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