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001			ASIN185743126X
005			20170105102839.0
008			130802s2003 xxu eng d
020			_a185743126X (hardcover) _c$200.00
020			_a9781857431261 (hardcover)
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050	0	4	_aJF251
082	0	4	_a321.00922
100	1		_aEd, Eur 1st.
245	1	0	_aProfiles of people in power : _bthe world's government leaders / _cEur 1st Ed.
250			_a1st ed.
260			_a[S.l.] : _bEuropa Publications, _c2003.
300			_a656 p. ; _c24 cm.
520			_aThis new work of biographical reference presents succinct narrative biographies of every serving head of state and head of government. Covering some 200 countries and territories, this book offers truly international coverage and provides invaluable background material on the world's government leaders. Featuring some 300 biographical profiles, it identifies some of the most important people in international affairs and clearly explains each country's type of government. A photographic section of a selection of the world's political leaders helps put a name to the face. In addition, addresses and telephone/fax/e-mail/internet details are listed in a user-friendly appendix. Each country section contains: * A brief explanation of its type of government and the respective roles of the head of state, the head of government and the legislature * A listing of the most recent heads of state and head of government, with dates of office * Biographical profiles of the current head of state and head of government, and other recent incumbents of these positions who remain significant and active political leaders * Photographic section with pictures of many of the world's political leaders * Fully indexed by name, date of taking office, and source of authority Profiles of People in Power will prove valuable to public, academic and school libraries, as well as news agencies and government organizations.
650		0	_aHeads of state
650		0	_aPrime ministers
650		0	_aWorld politics
856	4	0	_3Amazon.com _uhttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/185743126X/chopaconline-20
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