| The Europa World Year Book 2004 Edition Contributor(s): Europa Publications (Author) |
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ISBN: 1857432533 ISBN-13: 9781857432534 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $1140.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2004 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 45th 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 2004 edition is valuable to both public and academic libraries, government departments and embassies, business and international organizations, media and research organizations, tradeand professional associations, and many more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Yearbooks & Annuals - Business & Economics | Reference - General |
| Dewey: 909.829 |
| Series: Europa World Year Book (2v.) |
| Physical Information: 5.25" H x 10" W x 12.75" (15.00 lbs) 4450 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 2004 edition provides detailed country surveys that contain the latest analytical, statistical and directory data, and remains an indispensable source of information on worldwide 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. |