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Governments of the World: A Student Companion (Student Companions to American History)
Governments of the World A Student Companion - Student Companions to American History Author:Richard M. Pious, Oxford University Press Here is a reference that no library or student should be without. This Young Oxford Companion is the most comprehensive resource available for information on every country in the world, political leaders, systems of government, political theories and movements, international organizations, and much more. In two volumes and over 500 entries you'... more »ll find articles on Nelson Mandela, Marxism, the concept of direct democracy, the United Nations World Bank, U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement, and other influences on world politics such as human rights issues. Each country's articles includes key information, such as the name of the country in both English and the native language, the size of the country in square miles, the population, and the capital city, plus the political history of the country; the current government institutions; the country's role in world and regional politics; its wars, alliances, human rights record; and other notable events. In short, each article is a snapshot of the country's history and government framework. The Companion is written and designed to make finding just the information you need as easy as possible. It is written in natural and easy-to-understand language and its extensive cross-references, sources for further reading, and index are useful guides for study and research. Even more information is available in appendices that cover everything from global and regional maps, addresses for international news magazines, on-line and CD-ROM sources, and where to look in the library for further information. And there's a "How to Use This Book" section that sets out step-by-step instructions for finding specific words, concepts, countries, and world leaders, or for using the Companion as a topical reference for a particular aspect of world politics (such as the "green revolution" or war crimes directed against political prisoners). The Young Oxford Companion to Governments of the World is the perfect reference for middle and high school students, but teachers, librarians, and parents will also find it an indispensable source of information about current world affairs. It is a superb addition to the Young Oxford family of fine references.« less