The Statesman's Yearbook 2022: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World

ISBN-13: 9781349960446 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 1381 str.

Palgrave MacMillan

Spis treści

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. 

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Blurb

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 Statesman’s 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, King’s 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