Encyclopedia of the world's nations and cultures. Volume 2, East Timor to Luxembourg

«Encyclopedia of the Worlds Nations and Cultures» comprises an extensive overhaul of the original «Encyclopedia of the Worlds Nations». It provides concise and objective descriptions of the dominant political, economic, social, and cultural systems of the countries of the world. The encyclopedia features 193 country-by-country surveys in 40 separate categories, as well as tables, charts, and lists that are linked with narrative accounts of each nations peoples, history, government, society, and culture. This edition includes articles on three additional countries and 14 new sections on culture and society with each entry. Both the text and the extensive statistical data have been fully updated. New coverage includes: East Timor Marshall Islands and The Federated States of Micronesia. New sections in each entry include: Culture Entertainment and recreation Etiquette Family life Flora and fauna Folklore and mythology Food Health A list of modern rulers Living conditions Personal appearance Science and technology Sports and Work. Comprising An Extensive Overhaul Of The Original Encyclopedia Of The World's Nations, This Edition Provides Concise And Objective Descriptions Of The Dominant Political, Economic, Social, And Cultural Systems Of The Countries Of The World. It Features 193 Country-by-country Surveys In 40 Separate Categories, As Well As Tables, Charts, And Lists That Are Linked With Narrative Accounts Of Each Nation's Peoples, History, Government, Society, And Culture. V. 1. Afghanistan To Dominican Republic -- V. 2. East Timor To Luxembourg -- V. 3. Macedonia To Singapore -- V. 4. Slovakia To Zimbabwe. George Thomas Kurian, Editor. Rev. Ed. Of: Encyclopedia Of The World's Nations / George Thomas Kurian. C2002. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Encyclopedia of the World s Nations and Cultures provides concise and objective descriptions of the dominant political, economic, social, and cultural systems of the countries of the world. The encyclopedia features country-by-country surveys in 40 separate categories, as well as maps, tables, charts, and lists that are linked with narrative accounts of each nation's peoples, history, government, society, and culture. Provides objective descriptions of the dominant political, economic, social, and cultural systems of the countries of the world. This book features 193 country-by-country surveys in 40 separate categories, as well as tables, charts, and lists that are linked with narrative accounts of each nation's peoples, history, society, and culture. Presents information on 193 countries of the world including facts about geography, climate, ethnic composition, religion, historical background, political structure, economy, education, and more