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Description and analysis of the historical setting and social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.

Online version of the Europa World Year Book, a source of information on world-wide affairs. Covers political and economic information in over 250 countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

Provides thorough information on the major aspects of each country's government and political party system. As a convenient, one-volume print source for global political information, each edition features country profiles.

Full text social science reference source with good coverage of social issues and conflicts. Good source for background information.

Current year: 2nd Floor-Reference Books JA51.S7 [Print]

Statistical and historical annual of the states of the world

This online version of the second ed. reflects the changing world with a reassessment of many of the core themes of the previous edition, and new articles on the people, concepts, and events that have shaped the world since 1993.

2nd floor Reference Books DS4 .E53 2002 [Print]
This six-volume set covers all aspects of modern Asia (economics, religion, technology, politics, education, the arts, environmental issues, international relations, and scientific advances.)

Print Copy: G2330.K83 2009 3rd Foor-Oversize Books
Gazetteer: G2330.K83 2009 4th Floor-Books