A political and economic dictionary of Western Europe : [an essential guide to the politics and economics of Western Europe

"A Political and Economic Dictionary of Western Europe "is an invaluable guide for those seeking clarification of terms, or a quick reference source. The range of entries is broad and encompasses the recent history and economy of each country of the region as well as political parties, geographical features, prominent individuals, international organizations and key businesses. It provides over 600 key definitions and presents an overview of the changing political dimensions of Western Europe and its relations with the European Union BOOK COVER......Page 1 HALF-TITLE......Page 2 TITLE......Page 4 COPYRIGHT......Page 5 DEDICATION......Page 6 FOREWORD......Page 8 THE AUTHOR......Page 9 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS......Page 10 ABBREVIATIONS......Page 11 INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE CODES......Page 12 A......Page 14 B......Page 32 C......Page 53 D......Page 101 E......Page 115 F......Page 138 G......Page 163 H......Page 187 I......Page 193 J......Page 211 K......Page 214 L......Page 221 M......Page 238 N......Page 247 O......Page 263 P......Page 265 R......Page 279 S......Page 289 T......Page 337 U......Page 350 V......Page 363 W......Page 369 Y......Page 375 Z......Page 376 This POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DICTIONARY OF WESTERN EUROPEaims to give a comprehensive overview of the political and economic situation incontemporary Western Europe. In an ever-changing world, there is no ideal time torecord the political and economic state of the region. Yet, in our era of transient internetknowledge, it seems essential that at some point such facts are consigned to print. ThisDictionary may be regarded as a first point of reference for research on the region. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on May 12, 2009).'This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2005'--T.p. verso.Originally published in 2003.