基本説明
世界各国と国際情勢に関する最新情報と歴史的データを兼ね備えた、定評あるレファレンス。無料のオンラインアクセス権つき。
Full Description
This classic reference work presents a political, economic and social account of every country of the world together with facts and analysis. The 2009 edition includes: * Detailed maps of all 193 countries * Biographic profiles of all current leaders * Expanded coverage of political history and economic performance * Completely revised population projections for 2010 * Key easy-to-digest world data on oil and the environment * In Defence of Scepticism by Barry Turner * Revised and updated historical introductions to all countries * Free access to the companion website, www.statesmansyearbook.com, providing regular updates and supplementary material including profiles of key past leaders since 1945: see the sticker on the front of the book for the unique access code.
Contents
Time Zones Map Flags of the World/Map of the World (Colour Pullout Section) Key World Facts Chronology of World Events from April 2007 to March 2008 Addenda PART 1 In Defence of Scepticism by Barry Turner International Organizations PART 2: Countries of the World A-Z, including the following sections: Key Historical Events Territory and Population Social Statistics Climate Constitution and Government Government Chronology Recent Elections Current Administration Current Leaders Defence International Relations 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
