| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Oxford paperback reference |
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Oxford paperback reference.
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| Summary |
Provides information for every country in the world. Each entry gives a brief history and outlines contemporary social, economic, political and religious issues. In addition, for each country there is a clear map and a quick-reference fact box containing data and statistics including languages, population, GDP, capital city, life expectancy, and more. Supplementary material includes detailed indicator tables on topics such as income and poverty and health and population. Features a list of international organizations, such as the EU and the African Union, with essential information about these groupings. Intended for students and teachers of geography, politics, economics, world religions, and world history at all levels |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 2007. originally published in 2000 as Handbook of the world |
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Title from title screen (viewed Sept. 23, 2010) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Gazetteers.
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World politics -- 20th century.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Oxford University Press.
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| ISBN |
0191726966 (e-book) |
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0199580723 (paperbackedition) |
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9780191726965 (e-book) |
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9780199580729 (paperbackedition) |
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