Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia - Böcker

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Theorising Teaching in Secondary Classrooms is for all teachers who wish to fully understand and improve upon their own practice. It encourages you to reflect on and conceptualise your teaching, and helps you understand how your practice is connected to the social, cultural, political and institutional contexts in which you teach.Considering the latest international research literature and extensively illustrated with quotes from real beginning and experiences secondary school teachers talking about their teaching, it explores nine fundamental aspects of teaching that make up the sociocultural ‘jigsaw’. Key issues considered include: the relationship between teacher and student classroom management teaching and communication for learning formative assessment teaching in diverse classrooms ethics in the school.Theorising Teaching in Secondary Classrooms both challenges and supports you as you explore and endeavour to makes sense of the many facets of professional practice. It is highly valuable reading for all those engaged in initial teacher education, professional development and Masters degrees .

Theorising Teaching in Secondary Classrooms is for all teachers who wish to fully understand and improve upon their own practice. It encourages you to reflect on and conceptualise your teaching, and helps you understand how your practice is connected to the social, cultural, political and institutional contexts in which you teach.Considering the latest international research literature and extensively illustrated with quotes from real beginning and experiences secondary school teachers talking about their teaching, it explores nine fundamental aspects of teaching that make up the sociocultural ‘jigsaw’. Key issues considered include: the relationship between teacher and student classroom management teaching and communication for learning formative assessment teaching in diverse classrooms ethics in the school.Theorising Teaching in Secondary Classrooms both challenges and supports you as you explore and endeavour to makes sense of the many facets of professional practice. It is highly valuable reading for all those engaged in initial teacher education, professional development and Masters degrees .

Mycenaean Greece, first published in 1976, investigates from an historical point of view some of the crucial periods in the Greek Bronze Age. The principal subject is the so-called ‘Mycenaean’ culture which arose during the sixteenth century BC, as assimilation of the previous ‘Helladic’ culture of mainland Greece with some of the developments of Minoan Crete.Many of the material aspects of the Mycenaean civilisation are examined, as are the extent of Mycenaean expansion overseas and the eventual destruction of Mycenaean sites which marked the end of their civilisation. The author also considers the evidence relating to the religious beliefs of the Mycenaeans and their social, political and economic organisations, and he relates the Mycenaean culture to the later civilisation of Archaic and Classical Greece. There is an Appendix containing a list of Mycenaean sites, with reference to excavation reports, and a full bibliography.

Mycenaean Greece, first published in 1976, investigates from an historical point of view some of the crucial periods in the Greek Bronze Age. The principal subject is the so-called ‘Mycenaean’ culture which arose during the sixteenth century BC, as assimilation of the previous ‘Helladic’ culture of mainland Greece with some of the developments of Minoan Crete.Many of the material aspects of the Mycenaean civilisation are examined, as are the extent of Mycenaean expansion overseas and the eventual destruction of Mycenaean sites which marked the end of their civilisation. The author also considers the evidence relating to the religious beliefs of the Mycenaeans and their social, political and economic organisations, and he relates the Mycenaean culture to the later civilisation of Archaic and Classical Greece. There is an Appendix containing a list of Mycenaean sites, with reference to excavation reports, and a full bibliography.

Theories of Empire, 1450-1800 draws upon published and unpublished work by leading scholars in the history of European expansion and the history of political thought. It covers the whole span of imperial theories from ancient Rome to the American founding, and includes a series of essays which address the theoretical underpinnings of the Spanish, Portuguese, French, British and Dutch empires in both the Americas and in Asia. The volume is unprecedented in its attention to the wider intellectual contexts within which those empires were situated - particularly the discourses of universal monarchy, millenarianism, mercantalism, and federalism - and in its mapping of the shift from Roman conceptions of imperium to the modern idea of imperialism.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region.This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:* Over 600 pages of current political, economic and social affairs* Incisive analysis by acknowledged experts* The latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population* Invaluable directory material.General Survey* Leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: Militant Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus; The Economics of the Commonwealth of Independent States; Russia's New Federalism; Trends in Religious Policy and Organized Crime in the Russian Federation and the CIS.Country Surveys* Individual chapters on each country containing - Articles on physical and social geography; a chronology; invaluable names, addresses, e-mail and internet addresses and further background information on the Constitution, national and local government, diplomatic representation, the judicial system, religion, the press, publishers, broadcasting and communications, finance, trade and industry, tourism, culture, the environment, education and defence.Political Profiles* Biographical details on the leading figures in the region.Regional Information* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region.This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:* Over 700 pages of current political, economic and social affairs* Incisive analysis by acknowledged experts* The latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population* Invaluable directory material.General Survey* Leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: International Relations of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States; Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Militant Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus; The Economics of the Commonwealth of Independent States; Russia's New Federalism; Poverty and Social Welfare in the Commonwealth of Independent States; Trends in Religious Policy; Organized Crime in the Russian Federation and the CIS and Environmental Degradation: Past Roots, Present Transition and Future Hopes.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country containing:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology* An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education.* A full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence* A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.Political Profiles* Biographical details on the leading figures in the region.Regional Information* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:* over 700 pages of current political, economic and social affairs* incisive analysis by acknowledged experts* the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population* invaluable directory material.General Survey* Leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: International Relations of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States; Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Militant Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus; The Economics of the Commonwealth of Independent States; Russia's New Federalism; Poverty and Social Welfare in the Commonwealth of Independent States; Trends in Religious Policy; Organized Crime in the Russian Federation and the CIS and Environmental Degradation: Past Roots, Present Transition and Future Hopes.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country containing:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology* An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education.* A full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence* A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.Political Profiles* Biographical details on the leading figures in the region.Regional Information* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:* incisive analysis by acknowledged experts* the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population* invaluable directory material.General Survey* Leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: International Relations of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States; Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Militant Islam in Central Asia and the Caucasus; The Economics of the Commonwealth of Independent States; Russia's New Federalism; Poverty and Social Welfare in the Commonwealth of Independent States; Trends in Religious Policy; Organized Crime in the Russian Federation and the CIS and Environmental Degradation: Past Roots, Present Transition and Future Hopes.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country containing:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology* An extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education.* A full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence* A useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.Political Profiles* Biographical details on the leading figures in the region.Regional Information* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:* incisive analysis by acknowledged experts* the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population* invaluable directory material.General Survey* leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: An Economic Survey of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); International Relations of Russia and the CIS; The Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Uneven Progress towards Democracy in the Region; Poverty and Social Welfare; Organized Crime; The Politics of Water in Central Asia; and Environmental Degradation.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country containing:* an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and full chronology* an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education.* a full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence* a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia* biographical details on more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region.Regional Information* detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes:incisive analysis by acknowledged experts the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population invaluable directory material. General Survey leading authorities on the region analyse topics of regional importance including: An Economic Survey of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); International Relations of Russia and the CIS; Separatism and Islamist Militancy in the North Caucasus; The Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Poverty and Social Welfare; The Politics of Water in Central Asia; and Environmental Degradation. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country containing: an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and chronology an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education a full directory containing names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence in-depth coverage of autonomous, sovereign and separatist territories, including comprehensive information on the constituent units of the Russian Federation a bibliography, providing sources for further research. Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia biographical details of more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region. Regional Information detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the region. This impartial up-to-date survey of the countries and territories that make up the region includes: incisive analysis by acknowledged experts the latest statistics on the major economic indicators and population invaluable directory material. General Survey leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance including: An Economic Survey of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); International Relations of Russia and the CIS; The Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea Region; Poverty and Social Welfare; The Politics of Water in Central Asia; and Environmental Degradation. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country containing: an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, which includes a map and chronology an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, which include area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and education. a full directory containing names, addresses, and contact details for the following areas: the constitution, the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, education, social welfare, the environment and defence in-depth coverage of autonomous, sovereign and separatist territories, including comprehensive information on the constituent units of the Russian Federation. a bibliography, providing sources for further research. Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia biographical details of more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region. Regional Information detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

A comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, providing expert analysis and commentary and including up-to-date statistical and directory material.General Survey leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: the impact of the international economic crisis on Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, the international relations of the countries of the region, environmental degradation, the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region, the politics of water in Central Asia and poverty and social welfare. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, containing essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, including a map and chronology an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, covering area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and educationa summary of the constitution a directory containing names, addresses, and contact details for the following areas: the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, social welfare, the environment, defence and education in-depth coverage of autonomous, sovereign and separatist territories, including Abkhazia, Nagornyi Karabakh, Transnistria and South Ossetia, and comprehensive information on each of the 83 constituent units of the Russian Federation a bibliography, providing sources for further research. Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia biographical details of more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region. Regional Information detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Europa's comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, offering users expert analysis and commentary. Also includes up-to-date economic, socio-political and directory material.There is plenty of brand new political and socio-economic coverage of the last twelve months:a detailed discussion of the political transition in Kyrgyzstan, following the uprising of April 2010, including an extensive description of the new constitutional textexpanded directory coverage of the Press in Russia, including a new section listing the principal regional newspapersdetails of the political parties operating in the separatist territories of Abkhazia, Nagornyi Karabakh, South Ossetia and Transnistriathe impact of the international economic crisis on the region.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: the reassessment of history in post-Soviet Russiathe international relations of the countries of the regionpoverty and social welfare, environmental degradation, the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region, and the politics of water in Central Asia. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on every country incorporating: an introductory survey, with essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each country, including a map and chronology an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators, covering area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, media and educationa summary of the constitution a directory containing names, addresses, and contact details for the following areas: the government, legislature, local government, political organizations, diplomatic representation, the judiciary, religion, the media, finance, trade and industry, transport, tourism, culture, social welfare, the environment, defence and education in-depth coverage of autonomous, sovereign and separatist territories, with information on each of the 83 constituent units of the Russian Federation a bibliography, providing sources for further research. Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia biographical details of more than 160 of the leading political figures in the region. Regional Information detailed information on the following: regional organizations; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.New for 2013:a detailed discussion of the return to the Russian presidency of Vladimir Putin, and of political developments in Georgia and Ukraine in advance of their competitive parliamentary elections expanded directory coverage of the separatist and autonomous territories of the regionGeneral SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia after the international financial crisis; regionalism in Russia; the impact of the EU on energy reform in Moldova and Ukraine; poverty and social welfare, the politics of energy; and the politics of water. Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of eventsan extensive statistical survey of economic indicatorsa comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutionsWho's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central AsiaRegional InformationA directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the regionSelect bibliographies of books and periodicals

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.New for 2014:a new essay on opposition movements in Russia, discussing the associations of the prominent anti-corruption campaigner Aleksei Navalnyi with both liberalism and nationalismanalysis of recent political developments in Russia at both the federal and regional levela detailed discussion of the period of political power-sharing in Georgia between President Mikheil Saakashvili and the Government of Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishviliexpanded directory coverage of the separatist territories of Abkhazia, Nagornyi Karabakh, South Ossetia and Transnistria, and of the autonomous territories of Crimea, Gagauz-Yeri and Naxçıvan brand new essays providing expert analysis of the recent political history of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region; the economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; poverty and social welfare; the politics of the South Caucasus, and the politics of water in Central Asia.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of eventsan extensive statistical survey of economic indicatorsa comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutionsa bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economyWho's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asiabiographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Informationa directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the regionselect bibliographies of books and periodicals

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.New for 2015• extensive discussion of the political developments in Ukraine that led to the removal from office of President Viktor Yanukovych and the subsequent annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia• a new essay discussing the separatist movements in Eastern Ukraine and their association with Russian state structures• an overview of the radically revised Constitution of Georgia that entered into effect in late 2013, substantially reducing the powers of the President and increasing those of the Prime Minister and the Government• coverage of the regional elections held in many territories of the Russian Federation in September 2014General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: opposition movements in contemporary Russia; the politics of energy in the Caspian Sea region; the economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; poverty and social welfare; the politics of the South Caucasus, and the politics of water in Central Asia.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance, including: Russian Foreign Policy: Between Continuity and Change; the Politics of Energy in the Caspian Sea region; the Economies of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; Poverty and Social Welfare; the Politics of the South Caucasus, and the Politics of Water in Central Asia.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.

Europa's comprehensive survey of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia.General SurveyLeading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance.Country SurveysChapters on each country, containing:- essays on its recent history and economy, and a chronology of events- an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators- a comprehensive directory of the most significant political, commercial and cultural institutions- a bibliography of books concerned with the country's history, politics and economy- detailed coverage of the self-proclaimed secessionist territories of the region, including, for the first time, chronologies of events.Who's Who in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia- biographical information on more than 150 leading political figures in the regionRegional Information- a directory of major international organizations and research institutes concerned with the region- select bibliographies of books and periodicals.