| The Europa World Year Book 2003 2003 Edition Contributor(s): Europa Publications (Manufactured by) |
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ISBN: 1857431758 ISBN-13: 9781857431759 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $1353.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2003 Annotation: Renowned for its accuracy, reliability, and consistency, "The Europa World Year Book" is one of the world's leading reference works. For nearly 80 years reference librarians have trusted and relied on this resource to provide authoritative details on the political and economic scene across the globe, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Now in its 44th edition, this classic reference continues to deliver: * Authoritative worldwide coverage of over 250 countries and territories * Up-to-date and impartial economic, political, and geographic information * The latest available political, economic and geographic statistics by country * Thousands of directory contact details * A comprehensive listing of over 1,650 international organizations An indispensable source for up-to-date information on world affairs, this 2003 edition is valuable to both public and academic libraries, government departments and embassies, business and international organizations, media and research organizations, trade and professional associations, and many more. In June 2003, this essential and most authoritative reference becomes available online. Even more current than the annually updated the print edition, "Europa World" Online delivers an extensive range of sophisticated search and browse functions, the ability to directly compare multinational statistics in graph and tabular form, interactive visual features, including maps, flags and downloadable graphs, and much more. Order the Print-Plus-Online Bundle to get the very most out of your "Europa." Pricing details available on the "Europa World" website: www.europaworldonline.com. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Yearbooks & Annuals - History | Europe - General |
| Dewey: 940.550 |
| Series: Europa World Year Book (2v.) |
| Physical Information: 5.89" H x 10.96" W x 13.45" (14.46 lbs) 4445 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Europa World Year Book is renowned as one of the world's leading reference works. Covering over 250 countries and territories, the 2003 edition provides detailed country surveys that contain the latest analytical, statistical and directory data, and remains an indispensable source of information on world-wide affairs. Volume I contains a comprehensive listing of over 1,650 International Organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union and NATO, and provides details of countries arranged alphabetically from Afghanistan to Jordan. Volume II covers countries from Kazakhstan to Zimbabwe. Each country is covered by an individual chapter containing: * An introductory survey covering recent history; economic affairs; government; defence; education; and public holidays * A statistical survey using the latest available figures on area and population; health and welfare; agriculture; forestry; industry; finance; trade; transport; tourism; the media; and education * A directory section listing names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and internet addresses, plus other useful facts about organizations from the fields of government; political organizations; diplomatic representation; judicial system; religions; the press; publishers; broadcasting and communications; banking; insurance; trade and industry; development organizations; chambers of commerce; industrial and trade associations; utilities; trade unions; transport; and tourism. |