The statesman's yearbook 2005 : the politics, cultures and economies of the world

Title:

Author:

Turner, Barry, 1937-

ISBN:

9781403914811

Publication Date:

2004

Publication Information:

Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

Physical Description:

xxx, 2082 p., [2] p. of plates (folded) : col. ill., maps (some col.) ; 21 cm.

General Note:

Map on lining paper.

Abstract:

Widely respected as an authoritative and accessible reference work, this text provides the basic building blocks of knowledge about any country in the world, including constitution and government, international relations, industry and social issues.

Subject Term:

World politics -- 21st century -- Periodicals.

Economic history -- 21st century -- Periodicals.

Economic indicators -- Periodicals.

Social indicators -- Periodicals.

Gazetteers -- Periodicals.

History.

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Turner, Barry, 1937-

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For one hundred and forty one years The Statesman's Yearbook has been relied upon to provide accurate and comprehensive information on the current, political, economic and social status of every country in the world. The 2005 edition is fully updated and contains more information than ever before. A foldout colour section provides a political world map and flags for the one hundred and ninety two countries of the world. In an endlessly changing world the annual publication of The Statesman's Yearbook gives you all of the information you need in one easily digestible single volume. It will save hours of research and cross referencing between different sources, and is an essential annual purchase. MARKET 1: General Reference/Academic and Public Libraries/Special Libraries/School Libraries/ Businesses/Government Departments and NGOs

Time Zones

Map Flags of the World/Map of the World (color pullout section)

Key World Facts

ISO Country Codes

Chronology of World Events from April 2003 to March 2004

Addenda Special Guest Essay

Part 1 International Organizations

Part 2 Countries of the World A-Z, including the following sections: Key Historical Events

Territory and Population

Social Statistics

Climate

Constitution and Government

Recent Elections

Current Administration

Defence

International Relations

Economy

Energy and Natural Resources

Environment

Industry

International Trade

Communications

Social Institutions

Culture

Diplomatic Representatives

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