The Statesman's Yearbook 2011 [Hardback]The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the Worldby Barry Turner (Editor)This book is OUT OF PRINT You may be able to find a copy at ABE Books Description of The Statesman's Yearbook 2011THE STATESMAN'S YEARBOOK 2011This classic reference work presents a political, economic and social account of every country of the world together with facts and analysis. The 2011 edition includes: • Revised and updated biographical profiles of all current leaders • New and revised economic overviews • Revised and updated historical introductions • Chronology of key political events from April 2009 to March 2010 • NEW: Haiti in Perspective: A Timeline of Natural Disasters • NEW: Keeping Up With the News by Barry Turner • NEW: Key easy-to-digest world data on the media • Detailed maps of all 193 countries Title Information
Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Barry Turner (Editor)BARRY TURNER is the seventh editor in the 146-year history of The Statesman's Yearbook. He has a PhD in Political History and has been a full-time writer for 30 years. He has worked as a journalist and broadcaster in the fields of politics, biography, travel and education, and is the author of over 20 books. He is a regular contributor to The Times as a book reviewer and serializer, and is the editor of the annual Writer's Handbook. Contents of The Statesman's Yearbook 2011NEW: Haiti in Perspective: A Timeline of Natural Disasters in Recent YearsTime Zones Map Flags of the World/Map of the World (Colour Pullout Section) Key World Facts Chronology of World Events Addenda PART I: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PART II: 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 |
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