The Statesman's Yearbook 2017: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World

ISBN-13: 9781137440082 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 1529 str.

Nicholas Heath-Brown; Tom Alvarez; Sharan Aujla

Opis

Now in its 153rd edition, The Statesman's Yearbook continues to be the reference work of choice for accurate and reliable information on every country in the world. Covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects, the Yearbook is also available online for subscribing institutions: www.statesmansyearbook.com.

Spis treści

Time Zones.- Map.- Flags of the World/Map of the World (Colour Pull-out Section).- 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.- Abbreviations.- Place and International Organizations Index.- Index of Current leaders.

O autorze

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Blurb

THE STATESMAN'S YEARBOOK 2017 This classic reference work presents a political, economic and social account of every country of the world together with facts and analysis. The 2017 edition includes:

• Revised and updated biographical profiles of all current leaders
• Extensive updates to country economic overviews
• Expanded and updated historical introductions
• Chronology of key political events from April 2015 to March 2016
• Comprehensive coverage of major international organizations
• 2015 in 1,000 words - a summary of the key events that dominated the world during the year
• SPECIAL FEATURE: Barry Turner investigates democracy’s origins and role in the modern world, plus a factsheet on democracy throughout history
• NEW: Civil and criminal justice rankings, plus updated corruption.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948
• Iceland was ranked first in a global gender gap index in 2015
• Prior to its independence in 1971 Bangladesh was known as East Pakistan
In Niger the average woman gives birth to seven children
• A professional comedian, Jimmy Morales, was elected president of Guatemala in 2015