Political Handbook of the World 2016-2017

Political Handbook of the World 2016-2017

Author: Tom Lansford

Publisher: CQ Press

Published: 2017-03-31

Total Pages: 1965

ISBN-13: 150632715X

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Published since 1928, the Political Handbook of the World provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies and political parties than any other reference guide. The updated 2016–2017 Edition continues this legacy as the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country’s governmental and political makeup. Political science and international relations scholars have revised this edition, and made understanding complex foreign affairs andpolitical situations easy and accessible. With more than 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, housed in one place, these volumes are renowned for their extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and groups in each political system. They also provide names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus detailed profiles of more than 30 intergovernmental organizations and United Nations agencies. This comprehensive update will include coverage of current events, issues, crises, and controversies from the course of the last two years, including: The closely-watched U.S. presidential election The effect of the Brexit referendum and installment of a new British prime minister The extensive investigation and subsequent impeachment of Brazil’s president The far-reaching impact of the “Panama Papers” scandal Changes in U.S.–Cuba diplomatic relations and the reopening of their embassies The unconstitutional declaration of Gambia as an Islamic State Sentiments about the migrant and refugee crisis across Europe and the influence on policy Also, the new “For Further Reference” feature included for every country entry directs readers to additional resources to continue their research.


The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

Author: Thomas Frank

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2008-08-05

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780805079883

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Frank argues that conservatives have taken pains to enshrine the free market as the permanent creed of state, selling off the government, deregulating some industries, defunding others, but always turning public policy into a private-sector bidding war.


It's All about Me-Ow!

It's All about Me-Ow!

Author: H. S. Newcomb

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781841612058

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Garfield is one of the most contented cats in the world. His bed is soft and comfy, he has control of the TV remote, there is always a dish of lasagne nearby and his owner, Jon, is his best friend. But when Jon's dream girl asks him to take in a stray dog named Odie, Garfield's world is turned upside-down.