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Profiles of People in Power

Profiles of People in Power

2nd Edition

Hardback (02 Mar 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The second edition of this important biographical reference presents over 300 succinct narrative biographies of some of the most important, influential and powerful people in the world. Covering some 200 countries and territories it profiles every serving head of state and head of government and explains both, the role of the head of state, head of government and the legislature as well as each country's type of government.

Containing biographical profiles of close to 350 world leaders, this book will be essential for anyone needing information on those in power. Entries for each country or territory include:

  • a brief explanation of the type of government and the respective roles of the head of state, the head of government and the legislature
  • a listing of recent heads of state and heads of government
  • biographical profiles of the current head of state and head of government and other recent incumbents of these positions remain significant and active political leaders.

This new edition is going to be a great asset to reference libraries, as well as governmental and political organizations world-wide.

About the Publisher

Routledge

Routledge is the world's leading academic publisher in the Humanities and Social Sciences. We publish thousands of books and journals each year, serving scholars, instructors, and professional communities worldwide. Our current publishing programme encompasses groundbreaking textbooks and premier, peer-reviewed research in the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Built Environment. We have partnered with many of the most influential societies and academic bodies to publish their journals and book series. Readers can access tens of thousands of print and e-books from our extensive catalogue of titles. Routledge is a member of Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business.

Book information

ISBN: 9781857433463
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 320.922
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 691
Weight: 730g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 43mm