The Statesman's Yearbook 2013: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0230360092 ISBN 13: 9780230360099

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012

Synopsis

Now in its 149th edition, The Statesman's Yearbook continues to be the reference work of choice for accurate and reliable information on every country in the world. Covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects, the Yearbook is also available online for subscribing institutions: www.statesmansyearbook.com .

About this title

About the Author:

BARRY TURNER is the seventh Editor in the 149-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 field 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.

Review:

'The fact that so much information can be crammed into one volume is a testament to the care and research involved. Why search on the internet from thousands of sources when it's all here in one?' - The Diplomat 'The most comprehensive guide to world political and economic affairs.' - Robert Thomson, Publisher, Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal 'The most convenient and reliable starting point for information on international affairs. Its coverage is unparalleled for a one-volume resource, and it has never let me down.' - George J. Mitchell, American special envoy to the Middle East 'A miracle of compression: the key facts about the entire world crisply collated in [its] tightly edited pages. It is an essential desktop guide for anyone who needs to think, write or talk about the nature and future of our unimaginably odd and constantly surprising planet.' - Godfrey Smith, The Sunday Times 'All you need to know about the population of various states and countries, officials, exports, constitutions, governments, diplomatic representatives, religion, finance and basic histories.' - The New York Times 'Full of invaluable material about every country in the world. For someone like me who spends much of my time travelling, it is an invaluable treasure trove. I would warmly recommend it to other readers.' - The Right Honourable Christopher F. Patten, CH, Chancellor of Oxford University, UK 'Should be in every office which is concerned with world trade and, indeed, in every school which produces the future traders. It is an essential tool of all global thinking.' - Geographical Magazine 'Originally designed for statesmen but now used by anyone needing information on the politics, cultures, and economies of the world, this yearbook is one of the longest-running annual publications in history.' - Library Journal 'The information this book contains renders it indispensible.' - The New York Times, 1874 'A must for any enquiring mind wishing to be well-informed on world facts and events.' - review from user on www.amazon.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0230360092
• ISBN 13: 9780230360099
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1600
• Editor: Turner B.