The new edition of this invaluable reference work has been painstakingly updated and revised to feature the very latest information in an overview of each country in the world.
Features include:
Up-to-date maps and vital statistics are included for every country
Double-page spreads provide maps and geographical details along side concise overviews of the social, economic, and political issues shaping each country
Global Data tables show social and economic indicators such as GNP, life expectancy, and population growth/density of each country side by side for easy comparison
In today's world changes in geography and demography can have serious short and long-term international implications. No reference work will keep you as up-to-date on the countries of the world as Oxford's latest Guide.


Peter Stalker is a freelance writer and a consultant for several UN agencies. He is a former editor of the annual Human Development Report and the author of several books on international labor migration for the International Labor Organization. For more information, please visit his website at www.pstalker.com.



Introduction


Country profiles listed A-Z


Global Data tables showing main social and economic indicators for each country

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Distributor: Oxford University Press USA
Publication Date: 04-16-2007
Pages: 432
Measurements: 5.000in X 7.700in X 1.100in X 0.700lb