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Book SynopsisFirst published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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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 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 SynopsisNow in its sixty-sixth 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, 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 Armed Conflict Survey provides in-depth analysis of the political, military and humanitarian dimensions of all major armed conflicts, as well as data on fatalities, refugees and internally displaced persons. Compiled by the IISS, publisher of The Military Balance, it is the standard reference work on contemporary conflict.The book assesses key developments in 36 high-, medium- and low-intensity conflicts, including those in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, South Sudan, IsraelPalestine, Southern Thailand, Colombia and Ukraine.The Armed Conflict Survey features essays by some of the world's leading experts on armed conflict, including Mats Berdal, Elisabeth Jean Wood, Julia Bleckner, Nelly Lahoud, William Reno and Carrie Manning. They write on: UN peacekeeping; conflict-related sexual violence; the Islamic State's shifting narrative; the changing foundations of governance by armed groups; and rebel-to-party transitionsTable of ContentsEditor’s Introduction Notes on Methodology Global Trends Humanitarian Aid as a Weapon of War Conflict Expansion to Cities Armed Conflict and Forced Displacement The Security Implications of Climate ChangeConflict Reports1 Americas Regional Introduction Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) Colombia El SalvadorHonduras Mexico (Cartels)2 Asia-Pacific Regional Introduction Myanmar (EAOs) Philippines (ASG) Philippines (Moro)Philippines (NPA) Southern Thailand 3 Europe and Eurasia Regional Introduction Armenia–Azerbaijan (Nagorno-Karabakh)UkraineTanzanian soldiers from the UNpeacekeeping mission in CentralAfrican Republic (MINUSCA)4 Middle East and North AfricaRegional IntroductionEgypt (Sinai) IraqIsrael–PalestineLibya Syria Turkey (PKK) Yemen 5 South AsiaRegional Introduction AfghanistanIndia (CPI–Maoist) India (Northeast) India–Pakistan (Kashmir) Pakistan 6 Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Introduction Cameroon Central African RepublicThe Democratic Republic of the CongoLake Chad Basin (Boko Haram) Mali (The Sahel) Nigeria (Farmer–Pastoralist) Somalia South SudanSudanIndex

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Book SynopsisNow in its 71st edition, The Europa World of Learning is one of the world's leading reference works. Updated to the highest editorial standards, entries are sourced directly from the organizations to ensure accurate and reliable information. The accreditation status of every university and college is verified before its entry is approved.Every type of academic institution is covered, including over:7,800 universities and colleges 5,800 research institutes 3,400 museums and art galleries 5,000 learned societies 3,600 libraries and archives 850 regulatory and representative bodies Separate chapters for countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe each feature an introductory survey of the country's higher education system. A separate section covers international organizations concerned with higher education and scholarship.Subscribers may download these online at www.worldoflearning.com alongside an archive of essays from past editions.

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