Political handbook of the world 2012

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Title:

Author:

Lansford, Tom, editor.

ISBN:

9781608719952

Publication Information:

Los Angeles : CQ Press, 2012.

Physical Description:

1834 p. : ill., maps ; 29 cm.

Contents:

Governments -- Intergovernmental organizations -- Appendix A: Chronology of major international evernts, 1945-2011 -- Appendix B: Chronology of major international conferences sponsored by the United Nations, 1946-2011 -- Appendix C: Membership of the United Nations and its specialized and related agencies -- Appendix D: Serials list.

Abstract:

For this edition, the Handbook editors have attempted to cover national elections for all of 2011. This information is incorporated within the regular text wherever possible or in headnotes at the beginning of the country entries for elections that occurred in the latter part of the year. Each entry begins with information on a country's political status, area, population, major urban centers, languages, currency, and head of state and chief executive. Demographic and economic information is presented in the section titled "The Country," while political background, constitution and government, foreign relations, and current issues are examined in "Government and Politics." "Political Parties and Groups" provides an extensive analysis of formal parties, political groupings, and any antigovernment or illegal formations. Each entry ends with an overview of the nation's legislature, a current cabinet list, and a brief intergovernment representation section, including a membership list of intergovernment organizations for the respective country.

Subject Term:

Gazetteers.

Political science -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Political parties -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

World politics.

Added Author:

Lansford, Tom,

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Summary

No other resource matches the timely, thorough, and accurate political information provided by the best-selling Political Handbook of the World . With more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide, Political Handbook of the World 2012 is the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country′s governmental and political makeup. Featuring 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, this volume is renowned for its extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and groups in each political system. It also provides names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus detailed profiles of more than 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies.