| Description |
1 online resource (xxxv, 1405 pages) : color illustrations, color map |
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The Statesman's Yearbook, 2524-812X |
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Statesman's yearbook, 2524-812X
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| Contents |
Flags of the World/Map of the World -- Key World Facts -- Chronology of World Events -- PART I International Organizations -- PART II: COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD A-Z -- Key Historical Events -- Territory and Population -- Social Statistics -- Climate -- Constitution and Government -- Government Chronology -- Recent Elections -- Current Government -- Current Leaders -- Defence -- Economy -- Energy and Natural Resources -- Environment -- Industry -- International Trade -- Communications -- Social Institutions -- Culture -- Diplomatic Representatives -- Further Reading -- Sources -- Abbreviations -- Place and International Organizations Index -- Index of Current leaders |
| Summary |
This classic reference work presents a political, economic and social account of every country of the world together with facts and analysis. The 2022 edition includes: Revised and updated biographical profiles of all current leaders Extensive updates to national economic overviews Accurate historical introductions Comprehensive coverage of major international organizations and think tanks Every country ranked for the ease of doing business REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS an indispensable reference work that any library should have. It deciphers the alphabet soup of international organizations and provides essential basic information on countries Dennis Jett, Professor of International Affairs, Penn State University For more than a century and a half The Statesmans Yearbook has provided scholars and practitioners with reliable and accurate political and economic information about the ever more complex world in which we live. Even in the age of the internet such a balanced and trustworthy resource remains essential. Roger E. Kanet, University of Miami and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (retd) Over 1,000 pages of essential facts. Just as current but more reliable than the internet, I consult it almost daily. Professor R.N. Lebow, Kings College London this remains the preeminent and most comprehensive ready-reference source for current material about countries worldwide. Highly recommended. Donald Altschiller, Boston University Library The fact that so much information can be crammed into one volume is a testament to the care and research involved. The Diplomat All you need to know about the population of various states and countries, officials, exports, constitutions, governments, diplomatic representatives, religion, finance and basic histories. The New York Times |
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Print version record |
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World politics -- 21st century -- Periodicals
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Economic history -- 21st century -- Periodicals
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Economic indicators -- Periodicals
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Social indicators -- Periodicals
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Gazetteers.
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gazetteers (dictionaries)
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Economic history
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Economic indicators
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Gazetteers
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Social indicators
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World politics
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gazetteers (dictionaries)
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Gazetteers
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Periodicals
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Gazetteers.
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Répertoires géographiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781349960453 |
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1349960454 |
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