Peter Stalker
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This handbook provides an up-to-date overview of each country in the world. Featuring maps and vital statistics, it also includes summaries of the social, economic, religious and political issues that shape each country. Global Data tables present the main economic and social indicators, such as GNP, life expectancy, and population growth and density.
Fully up to date, this is an ideal guide for students of geography, politics, world religions, and world history at all levels.
Peter Stalker works as a consultant to many UN agencies and is a former editor of the annual Human Development Report, produced by the UN Development Programme.
ISBN: 0192805940
Publishing history: First published as Handbook of the World; second edition 2004
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