The statesman's yearbook 2026 the politics, cultures and economies of the world

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Palgrave Macmillan (Firm), Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Statistics.

Political science.

Gazetteers.

Genre:

Statistics

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London Palgrave Macmillan [2025]

Summary:

This classic reference work presents a political, economic and social account of every country of the world together with facts and analysis. The 2026 edition includes: Revised and updated biographical profiles of all current leaders Extensive updates to national economic overviews Accurate historical introductions Comprehensive coverage of major international organizations and think tanks Every country ranked for the ease of doing business REVIEWS OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS 'When countries are in the news or you have need to engage with a country you don't know well, the Statesman's Yearbook can tell you everything you need to know in well organised and clear detail.' Professor Richard Rose, Centre for the Study of Public Policy, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow 'A treasure trove of valuable information on the history, geography, politics, economy and international and regional links of every country in the world. And all in one place!' Francis Brendan Jacobs, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at University College Dublin, Ireland '... an indispensable reference work that any library should have. It deciphers the alphabet soup of international organizations and provides essential basic information on countries...' Dennis Jett, Professor of International Affairs, Penn State University 'Over 1,000 pages of essential facts. Just as current but more reliable than the internet, I consult it almost daily.' Professor R. N. Lebow, King's College London '... this remains the preeminent and most comprehensive ready-reference source for current material about countries worldwide. Highly recommended.' Donald Altschiller, Boston University Library

Contents:

Flags of the World

Map of the World

Key World Facts

Chronology of World Events

International Organizations

Countries of the World A-Z

Place and International Organizations Index

Index of Current Leaders

Notes:

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 4, 2026)

ISBN:

9781349961306

1349961302

OCLC:

1576249948

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license