THE EUROPA REGIONAL SURVEYS OF THE WORLD 2014
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EUROPA WORLD Including The Europa Regional Surveys of the World Online www.europaworld.com Europa World enables you to subscribe to as much online content as you choose, from The Europa World Year Book together with any or all of The Europa Regional Surveys of the World. The in-depth, expert analysis provided by The Regional Surveys is an ideal complement to the core content of The Europa World Year Book and is all available in one easy subscription. Key features: • an interactive online library for all the countries and territories of each of the world regions • impartial coverage of issues of regional importance from acknowledged experts • a vast range of up-to-date economic, political and statistical data • book and periodical bibliographies to direct you to further research • extensive directory of research institutes specializing in the region Europa World • ability to search by content type across regions has been • thousands of click-through web links to external sites. designated a CHOICE To register for a free trial, for pricing information, outstanding title or to subscribe, please contact us: UK and Rest of World: 30 Day free trials available! online.sales@tandf.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 6062 | Fax: +44 (0) 20 7017 6699 Register at: US, Canada and South America: e-reference@taylorandfrancis.com | Tel: 1-888-318-2367 | Fax: 212-244-1563 www.routledge.com/u/ewfreetrial www.europaworld.com
A meticulously researched collection of world facts, figures and analysis, The Europa Regional Surveys of the World Set 2014 provides expert coverage of, and background to, the most recent political, economic and social developments across the globe. Available to purchase as a nine-volume set or individually, the Surveys provide a unique overview of all world regions: Africa South of the Sahara; Central and South-Eastern Europe; Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; The Far East and Australasia; The Middle East and North Africa; South America, Central America and the Caribbean; South Asia; The USA and Canada; and Western Europe. EACH VOLUME INCLUDES: A General Survey that consists of a series of introductory articles written by leading authorities. Covering issues of regional importance, the topics discussed range from energy and the environment to the politics of immigration. Individual Country Surveys containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country; an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators; a full directory section; and a select bibliography. A chapter providing relevant regional information, such as detailed information on commodities specific to the area, research institutes that specialize in the region, international and regional organizations, biographical directories of key figures and bibliographies providing suggestions for further reading. *SAVE 10% ON THE COMBINED PUBLISHED PRICE BY PURCHASING AS A SET
Africa South of the Sahara 2014 43RD EDITION “A well balanced, well judged and remarkably comprehensive volume.” – Times Literary Supplement The definitive guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, from Mauritania to South Africa, this newest edition provides invaluable data and expert analysis. October 2013 279 x 211/ 8-1/2 x 11: 1616 pp Hb: 978-1-85743-698-3: £545.00 New content for the 2014 edition includes: • details of the Islamist rebellion in Mali and the ouster of Central African Republic President François Bozizé • coverage of recent elections in Kenya, Djibouti and Burkina Faso • further expansion of the chapter on South Sudan, DO YOU KNOW... providing reliable data for this newly independent state. THE RATE OF GDP GROWTH, IN REAL TERMS, FOR THE STATES Users of the Survey will benefit from: OF SOUTHERN AFRICA IN 2011? • incisive essays discussing key economic and political issues • a statistical survey for each country, including ZIMBABWE: 9.3% data tables tracking the region’s rapidly growing telecommunications and transport sectors LESOTHO: 5.8% • a political map of contemporary Africa and a BOTSWANA: 5.1% chronological list of the dates of independence for each country. NAMIBIA: 3.8% SOUTH AFRICA: 3.1% SWAZILAND: 1.3%
Central and South-Eastern 14TH EDITION Europe 2014 ‘This impressive reference work provides an impartial and invaluable guide to the region.’ – European Access Plus From Albania to Slovenia, and from Greece to Serbia, Central and South-Eastern Europe 2014 provides a comprehensive overview of a diverse region. August 2013 279x 211/ 8-1/2 x 11: 900pp Hb: 978-1-85743-691-4: £510.00 Reflecting developments throughout the region, this edition includes: • impartial analysis of the ongoing euro crisis by regional experts • full results and in-depth discussion of recent legislative INTERESTED IN... and presidential elections THE INCREASE IN THE • meticulously updated directories, reflecting the principal new appointments within national and local RATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT government, the judiciary, major companies, and more. IN GREECE IN THE LAST THREE YEARS? Key features include: • articles discussing a variety of topical issues, including the role of modern Greece, the economies of South-Eastern Europe, the Black Sea region, the Baltic Sea region, and minorities • an extensive statistical survey for each country, providing the latest demographic and financial figures • detailed chronologies, geographical information, bibliographies and information on international organizations active in the region. 2010: 2012: 11.7% 22.6% www.routledge.com/u/ERSW2014
Eastern Europe, Russia 14TH EDITION and Central Asia 2014 ‘Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia is an important new guide to the region.’ – Reference Reviews The Europa survey of the countries and territories of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia provides accurate facts and figures on everything from the media to agriculture and natural resources. November 2013 279x 211: 8-1/2 x 11: 816pp Hb: 978-1-85743-701-0: £510.00 There is plenty of brand new political and socio-economic coverage of the last 12 months, including: • a detailed discussion of the period of power-sharing NEED TO KNOW... in Georgia that began in late 2012 THE TOP FIVE PETROLEUM • an overview of the politics of energy in the strategically PRODUCERS IN THE REGION important Caspian Sea region DURING 2011? • expanded directory coverage of the separatist and autonomous territories of the post-Soviet space. The 2014 edition will provide users with: RUSSIA: • essays considering the economies of the region 511,420,000,000 METRIC TONS after the international financial crisis, written by leading experts on regional affairs • in-depth coverage of each of the 83 constituent units of the Russian Federation KAZAKHSTAN: • a Who’s Who providing biographical details of more 82,372,500 METRIC TONS than 160 of the leading political figures in the region. AZERBAIJAN: 45,610,500 METRIC TONS TURKMENISTAN: 10,691,200 METRIC TONS UZBEKISTAN: 3,585,000 METRIC TONS
The Far East and Australasia 2014 45TH EDITION ‘An excellent reference work which no library should be without.’ – International Affairs Focusing on the countries of South and South- East Asia, Australia and New Zealand and the Pacific islands, this thoroughly updated edition is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in the political and economic developments of the region. November 2013 279 x 211/ 8-1/2 x 11: 1584pp Hb: 978-1-85743-700-3: £545.00 The 2014 edition provides detailed coverage of events over the past year, including: • in-depth analysis of the tensions on the Korean peninsula following the imposition of UN sanctions on North Korea in response to its third nuclear test YOU CAN... • details of the transition to a new generation of COMPARE POPULATION leadership in the People’s Republic of China, DENSITIES IN 2011 ACROSS THE led by President Xi Jinping PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, • coverage of recent legislative and presidential elections, HONG KONG AND MACAO including those in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines. THE PEOPLE’S Key features of the Survey include: 140.7 REPUBLIC PER SQUARE • essays addressing topics of relevance to the KM Asia-Pacific region, including a new essay examining OF CHINA: the role of ASEAN-led regional architecture • specially commissioned articles exploring issues of particular importance to the Pacific islands 6,405.4 HONG KONG: PER SQUARE • the latest available statistics on key demographic KM and socio-economic indicators. 18,602.8 MACAO: PER SQUARE KM www.routledge.com/u/ERSW2014
The Middle East and 60TH EDITION North Africa 2014 ‘There is simply nothing else on the market that provides as much material on each of the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in one volume.’ – Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies Spanning the area from Morocco to Iran this title accurately and impartially records all the latest political and economic developments in this fast- changing region. October 2013 279 x 211/ 8-1/2 x 11: 1468pp Hb: 978-1-85743-697-6: £545.00 Users of this edition will have access to NEED TO KNOW... a vast amount of new content, including: HOW LONG THE MIDDLE • a brand new essay on democratization in the countries of North Africa EAST’S PETROLEUM WILL • full details and analysis of the presidential election in Iran LAST AT 2011 RATES OF • extensive coverage of the ongoing conflict between PRODUCTION? government and opposition forces in Syria. Key features include: • topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs • a select bibliography providing suggestions for further reading on the area’s social, political and economic history UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE): 81 YEARS • a directory listing all major organizations active in the region, grouped by area of activity and including full contact details. SAUDI ARABIA: 65 YEARS KUWAIT: 97 YEARS IRAQ: 141 YEARS IRAN: 96 YEARS
South America, Central America 22ND EDITION and the Caribbean 2014 ‘Remains an exemplary reference work for students of the area.’ – International Affairs Scrupulously revised and updated, South America, Central America and the Caribbean 2014 brings together a unique combination of the latest data on, and detailed analysis of, a vast area. October 2013 279 x 211/ 8-1/2 x 11: 1130pp Hb: 978-1-85743-695-2: £545.00 There is an extensive amount of political and socio-economic information reflecting events of the last 12 months, including: • a new essay reassessing the war on drugs in DO YOU KNOW... Latin America WHICH LATIN AMERICAN • analysis of all recent elections in the region, including COUNTRIES PRODUCED THE the return to office of the Partido Revolucionario MOST COCOA BEANS IN 2011? Institucional in Mexico and the struggle for power in Venezuela following the death of Hugo Chávez • completely revised articles on environmental issues in BRAZIL: Latin America, Caribbean autonomy, political change 249,000 METRIC TONS (35%) in Latin America, violence and insecurity in Mexico, ECUADOR: and natural hazards in the Caribbean. 224,000 METRIC TONS (32%) Users will benefit from: PERU: • detailed analysis of the region’s key manufacturing 57,000 METRIC TONS (8%) and agriculture sectors • an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: including government revenue, cost of living and gross 54,000 METRIC TONS (8%) domestic product • a directory of research institutes specializing in the COLOMBIA: region, briefly summarising the aims of each and 44,000 METRIC TONS (6%) providing contact details. MEXICO: 21,000 METRIC TONS (3%) TOTAL (INCL. OTHERS): 703,000 METRIC TONS www.routledge.com/u/ERSW2014
South Asia 2014 11TH EDITION This volume provides an excellent overview of the social and economic challenges faced by the region.’ – Reference Reviews From Afghanistan to the Maldives, and from Bhutan to Sri Lanka, South Asia 2014 combines impartial analysis with facts and figures to give a unique perspective of this increasingly important region. September 2013 279 x 211/ 8-1/2 x 11: 848pp Hb: 978-1-85743-696-9: £510.00 New features for the 2014 edition include: • a brand new essay examining the role and influence of China in the South Asian region •detailed coverage of political developments, as DO YOU KNOW... Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Pakistan and WHICH INDIAN CITIES ARE Nepal all prepare for highly significant legislative THE MOST POPULATED? elections during 2013 • fresh analysis of India’s policy response to slowing economic growth. MUMBAI: Users will benefit from: 12.5 MILLION • separate sections covering each of the states and territories of India, including details of economy and DELHI: local history 11.0 MILLION • comprehensive directories detailing the structure, activities and offices of key organizations operating in the region BANGALORE: • a regional chapter listing the major commodities 8.4 MILLION of South Asia, including livestock, sawn wood HYDERABAD: and raw sugar. 6.8 MILLION AHMEDABAD: 5.6 MILLION CHENNAI: 4.7 MILLION
The USA and Canada 2014 16TH EDITION ‘A truly valuable and impressive work.’ – International Journal on World Peace This renowned reference title combines impartial analysis with reliable facts and figures to serve as the definitive source of information for the nations of North America. December 2013 279 x 211/ 8-1/2 x 11: 664pp Hb: 978-1-85743-702-7: £545.00 The new edition of The USA and Canada will feature: • expert analysis of the political deadlock in the USA as Democrats and Republicans struggled to reach a consensus on key issues, including government spending, taxation and gun control • comprehensively updated directories listing key ARE YOU INTERESTED IN... officials and organizations in each country’s public COMPARING WEALTH affairs, economy and society • brand new essays examining the US manufacturing DISTRIBUTION ACROSS sector and US foreign trade. US STATES? Users will also benefit from: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AVERAGE • statistical surveys, including the latest available figures INCOME PER HEAD: $73,105 (2011) on agriculture, forestry and fishing MISSISSIPPI AVERAGE INCOME • historical, political and economic overviews of each PER HEAD : $32,176 (2011) of the US states and Canadian provinces • a Chronology since Colonization for both countries, 19.2% OF THE POPULATION OF spanning from the Norse invasion of Canada to the DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LIVED BELOW THE POVERTY LINE IN 2010, AS DID most recent events of Obama’s presidency. 22.4% OF MISSISSIPPI RESIDENTS.
Western Europe 2014 16TH EDITION Combining meticulously updated economic and socio-political data with expert analysis Western Europe 2014 is the definitive survey of this influential part of the world. November 2013 279 x 211/ 8-1/2 x 11: 912pp Hb: 978-1-85743-703-4: £545.00 Users of Western Europe 2014 will benefit from: • authoritative analysis of the issues confronting the region, including the ongoing euro crisis and issues surrounding the European Union • details of each country’s government and legislature along with a summary of the constitution • an introductory geographical survey and map describing each country’s climate and physical features. Features of the 2014 edition include: • comprehensive analysis by experts of contemporary NEED TO KNOW... regional issues EMIGRATION DESTINATIONS • revised essays on the recent history and economy of FROM THE REPUBLIC OF each country • updated directory sections covering each country’s IRELAND IN 2011/12? government and politics, society and media, and UNITED KINGDOM: 19,000 (22%) business and commerce. REST OF EU: 24,000 (28%) USA: 8,600 (10%) REST OF THE WORLD: 35,600 (41%) TOTAL: 87,100 www.routledge.com/u/ERSW2014
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