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A Guide to Countries of the World
The new edition of this invaluable reference work has been painstakingly updated and revised to feature the very latest information in an overview of each country in the world.
Features
· Up-to-date maps and vital statistics are included for every country
· Double-page spreads provide maps and geographical details along side concise overviews of the social, economic, and political issues shaping each country
· Global Data tables show social and economic indicators such as GNP, life expectancy, and population growth/density of each country side by side for easy comparison
In today's world changes in geography and demography can have serious short and long-term international implications. No reference work will keep you as up-to-date on the countries of the world as Oxford's latest Guide .
Features
· Up-to-date maps and vital statistics are included for every country
· Double-page spreads provide maps and geographical details along side concise overviews of the social, economic, and political issues shaping each country
· Global Data tables show social and economic indicators such as GNP, life expectancy, and population growth/density of each country side by side for easy comparison
In today's world changes in geography and demography can have serious short and long-term international implications. No reference work will keep you as up-to-date on the countries of the world as Oxford's latest Guide .
432 pages, Paperback
First published December 2, 2004
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June 2, 2017
Like little Wikipedia snippets for each country! Interesting stuff!
July 12, 2023
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November 23, 2014
A guide to countries of the world. (2007). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Citation By: Kristie Hofelich Ennis
Reference Type: Geographical
Call Number: G103.5 .S68 2007
Content/Scope: All countries in the world are represented in this edition with up-to-date information about geographical features, political, social, and economical issues. There are maps included and the current state of affairs is covered for each country as well. Several pages are available for each entry.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Oxford University Press has been publishing in some form since the invention of the printing press in the 15th century. They have sterling reputation for academic and reference publishing in particular, and operate as a worldwide authority in dictionaries specifically. Peter Stalker, the writer of each entry in this particular text, is an expert on countries studies and has authored several of his own books.
Arrangement & Presentation: This text is organized alphabetically by country. Each entry includes the information mentioned above for each country in the world and easily navigated by users due to its consistent layout. There are some color illustrations, but the entire text is not color.
Relation to Similar Works: The library contains encyclopedias that have some of this information in them, but this is an easily accessible comprehensive work for research.
Accessibility/Diversity: With the number of ELL students in the school, and Humanities and Social Studies projects that require research on various countries of the world, this text will meet the needs of many students. All countries in the world are represented.
Cost: $15
Citation By: Kristie Hofelich Ennis
Reference Type: Geographical
Call Number: G103.5 .S68 2007
Content/Scope: All countries in the world are represented in this edition with up-to-date information about geographical features, political, social, and economical issues. There are maps included and the current state of affairs is covered for each country as well. Several pages are available for each entry.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Oxford University Press has been publishing in some form since the invention of the printing press in the 15th century. They have sterling reputation for academic and reference publishing in particular, and operate as a worldwide authority in dictionaries specifically. Peter Stalker, the writer of each entry in this particular text, is an expert on countries studies and has authored several of his own books.
Arrangement & Presentation: This text is organized alphabetically by country. Each entry includes the information mentioned above for each country in the world and easily navigated by users due to its consistent layout. There are some color illustrations, but the entire text is not color.
Relation to Similar Works: The library contains encyclopedias that have some of this information in them, but this is an easily accessible comprehensive work for research.
Accessibility/Diversity: With the number of ELL students in the school, and Humanities and Social Studies projects that require research on various countries of the world, this text will meet the needs of many students. All countries in the world are represented.
Cost: $15
August 9, 2013
An excellent overview of the world (or at least the world up to 2010, when this version was published - it's amazing what can happen in 3 years, e.g. Arab spring).
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