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Country chronologies profiling the major political events in history.
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This reference survey provides up-to-date and impartial information on each territory of the Russian Federation. Concise introductory material provides an historical, political, analytical, organizational and statistical background to each region and includes: a chronology of Russia; the influence of the Soviet period; political context of the current Federation; structure and organization of government; and statistics on social and economic indicators. The individual surveys of each territory include a map, history, geography and details of the economy using the latest statistics. A directory section provides full contact details on the leading political officials.
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This reference survey provides up-to-date and impartial information on each territory of the Russian Federation. Concise introductory material provides an historical, political, analytical, organizational and statistical background to each region and includes: a chronology of Russia; the influence of the Soviet period; political context of the current Federation; structure and organization of government; and statistics on social and economic indicators. The individual surveys of each territory include a map, history, geography and details of the economy using the latest statistics. A directory section provides full contact details on the leading political officials.
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• Over 6,000 detailed biographies of the major figures involved in all aspects of international affairs Includes diplomats, politicians, government ministers, heads of state, academics, civil servants, judges and bankers Each entry contains: Name, nationality, date of birth, family details, education, career information, publications, contact address, telephone, telex and fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and leisure interests, where available.
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This revised and updated edition provides up-to-date biographical information on more than 7000 principal figures in the fields of international politics, economics, legal, medical, cultural and scientific affairs. It also features leading figures from international institutions, such as the United Nations and the European Union to less prominent bodies, such as the Economic Co-operation Organization. The book includes diplomats, politicians, academics, journalists and writers. Fully indexed by organization and nationality, it should be a useful directory of international organizations, as well as an A to Z guide to leading personalities. Entries contain: name; nationality; date of birth; family details; education; career information; publications; leisure interests; contact address; telephone, fax and e-mail numbers. Two extensive indexes - entries are listed by nationality and by relevant organizations, allowing the reader to use the work as a directory of international organizations, as well as "Who's Who".
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• Information on some 4,500 chambers of commerce and industry, foreign trade-promoting organizations, research organizations, sources of statistical information and business libraries world-wide For each entry, information is provided on: name
• address
• telephone and fax numbers
• chief officers
• date founded
• objectives and activities
• numbers of members
• details of library
• publications.
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This updated edition provides details on 4500 organizations which produce business information in 46 of the world's major economies. It is designed for the person who needs to find sources of commercial, economic and statistical information in any major developed country. A separate chapter for each country lists the organizations under categories such as: chambers of commerce and industry at national, regional and city level; foreign trade-promoting organizations, including bilateral and multilateral trade-promoting organizations; government organizations which assist and promote business activity; independent organizations, including professional and employers' organizations; research organizations, which offer advice based on their own research; business libraries and public libraries with major business sections; and sources of statistical information. Also included is a chapter covering international organizations in the business sphere. Entries provide: name, address, telephone and fax numbers for all parts of the organization; principal officers (names and positions held); date founded; objectives and activities; number of members; details of library (principal officer, number of volumes and information services); and publications (title and frequency). The book should be useful for new business outlets, academic libraries, businesses, government departments, information offices, and anyone requiring information on the world of commerce.
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