Political Handbook of the World, 1978: Governments, Regional Issues, & Intergovernmental Organizations as of January 1, 1978

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1978. 50th Anniv. Edition. 627, index, boards somewhat worn and soiled, minor edge rubbing. The Political Handbook of the World includes: political parties--expert coverage of leading and minor parties and party alliances, evaluation of party history, ideology and current leadership; legislature and cabinet--results of recent elections, names of legislative leaders, and names of all cabinet ministers; government and politics--thorough yet concise political background, analysis of governmental changes, major components of the constitution, and an assessment of regional and global policy issues; news media--names, circulation, and political affiliation of the press, news agencies, and the extent of radio and television coverage; intergovernmental representation--names of key ambassadors and international memberships; current issues--the trends and controversies that make the headlines. Published for the Center for Social Analysis of the State University of New York at Binghamton and for the Council on Foreign Relations. Condition: good.

Keywords: Reference Works, Political Handbook, Intergov'tal Orgs., Nat Legislatures, Heads of State, Chiefs of Govt., International Orgs.

ISBN: 007003690X

[Book #43417]

Price: $40.50