Political Handbook of the World, 1990

"Up to date...valuable...should be on the library shelves of anyone who wants to be informed about today's world."--NATIONAL DEFENSE. An authoritative reference work for over sixty years. Updated annually to provide information on the world of politics, in a balanced, accurate & comprehensive manner. Covers each of the world's countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, plus separate entries on over 100 major intergovernmental organizations & UN-affiliated bodies. Each nation's entry features: extensive political background; economic & social characteristics; foreign relations activities & policies; current issues of domestic & international importance; history & leadership of political parties & movements; descriptions of prevailing constitution & government; names of heads of state, governments & cabinet members; description of news media. The 1990 edition has been greatly expanded, to over 1,000 pages. Incorporates current information on restructured governments of Eastern Europe. An invaluable reference resource.Banks, Arthur S. is the author of 'Political Handbook of the World, 1990' with ISBN 9780933199064 and ISBN 0933199066.