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Book Synopsis"Freedom in the World", the Freedom House flagship survey, gives a comparative assessment of global political rights and civil liberties. The survey is used by policy makers, the media, international corporations, and civic activists and human rights defenders to monitor trends in democracy and track improvements and setbacks in freedom worldwide.
Trade ReviewFreedom in the World is an indispensable reference. -- Samuel P. Huntington, Director, Harvard University Center for International Affairs
An essential source, Freedom in the World works from the assumption that freedom is a universal value, not reserved for the rich. -- Francis Fukuyama, author of The End of History and the Last Man
Freedom in the World is the Michelin Guide to democracy's development. -- Daniel Henninger, Wall Street Journal
Freedom in the world is an invaluable source for scholars and essential reading for policymakers and political leaders concerned with the promotion and consolidation of democracy. -- Orlando Patterson, Harvard University
While there are many sources of economic data, good political data is hard to find. Freedom House's survey is an exception. For anyone concerned with the state of freedom, or simply with the state of the world, Freedom in the World is an indispensable guide. -- Fareed Zakaria, CNN
The explosion of democracy is a central development of our era. Freedom House provides an invaluable resource in this authoritative survey of the on-the-ground realities of the state of freedom around the world. -- Jessica Tuchman Mathews, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
This overview will be indispensable to anyone interested in political and civil liberties.
Table of ContentsPart 1 Middle East Progress and Global Gains Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Country Reports Part 4 Related and Disputed Territory Reports Part 5 Survey Methodology Part 6 Tables and Ratings Chapter 7 Table of Independent Countries Chapter 8 Table of Disputed Territories Chapter 9 Table of Related Territories Chapter 10 Combined Average Ratings: Independent Countries Chapter 11 Combined Average Ratings: Related and Disputed Territories Chapter 12 Table of Electoral Democracies Part 13 The Survey Team Part 14 Selected Sources Part 15 Freedom House Board of Trustees Part 16 About Freedom House
