This brand-new 2018 edition offers tremendous insight into
current living conditions
and
social, political, and economic climates
of 235 nations. Every country profile has been reviewed and updated with thoughtful, comprehensive country essays from contributors worldwide. These international correspondents,
true experts
in their fields, have previously contributed to some of the most influential books, periodicals, and news sources in the world.
A valuable reference resource,
Nations of the World: A Political, Economic & Business Handbook
profiles every nation and self-governing territory around the world,
offering political, economic, and business information
in an
easy-to-access
, single-volume format. Supplemented by
maps, charts and tables
, this in-depth yet accessible information makes Nations of the World a
valuable and sought-after reference
, providing researchers with a unique background on every country worldwide.