The Middle East and North Africa 2014 : The Middle East and North Africa - Europa Publications

The Middle East and North Africa 2014

By: Europa Publications (Editor)

Hardcover | 24 October 2013 | Edition Number 60

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Now in its sixtieth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area.

New for 2014:

  • a brand new essay on democratization in the countries of North Africa
  • full details and analysis of the presidential election in Iran
  • extensive coverage of the ongoing conflict between Government and opposition forces in Syria

Key Features:

  • covers the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen
  • includes topical contributions from acknowledged experts on regional affairs
  • accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments
    • provides comprehensive data on all major organizations active in the countries of the region.
  • General Survey

    • introductory essays cover a wide range of topics relating to the region as a whole.

    Country Surveys

    Individual chapters on each country incorporating:

    • essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy
    • an extensive statistical survey of economic and social indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education
    • a full directory with names, addresses and contact details covering the constitution, government, legislature, political organizations, election commissions, diplomatic representation, judiciary, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum and natural gas), tourism, defence and education
    • a country-specific bibliography, providing suggestions for further research.

    Regional Information

    • includes all major international organizations active in the Middle East and North Africa; research institutes specializing in the region; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.
    Industry Reviews

    "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

    "Probably the best one-volume reference book in English on the Middle East and North Africa."
    - International Affairs

    "We have praised successive issues of this work so regularly that it becomes difficult to think up new eulogies, deserved though they are."
    - World Affairs Report

    "It is an excellent source of reference... strongly recommended for scholars, government officials and businessmen."
    - Middle East Business Review

    "You could enquire within for pretty well anything relating to the region and get an answer."
    - Times Literary Supplement

    "If one had to choose a single book for understanding the contemporary Middle East, then surely this must be that book."
    - The Middle East

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