International Government Information and Country Information

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International Government Information and Country Information A Subject Guide

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Andrea M. Morrison, Barbara J. Mann

Book Code: OXIGF

ISBN: 1-57356-479-6

ISBN-13: 978-1-57356-479-3

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312 pages, n/a

Greenwood Press

Publication: 6/30/2004

List Price: $71.95 (UK Sterling Price: £41.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11

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Series Title: How to Find It, How to Use It

Reviews:

[T]his book would work best in special and academic library professional and ready-reference collections and would be a good addition where there is a dearth of such material
—Library Journal June 15, 2005
[T]he strength of this work is in its coverage of international sources ... [T]he work is ideal for the reference shelves ... This book is a useful source for students and experts alike, in all countries.
—Reference Reviews May 2005
International Government Information and Country Informationr is an authoritative guide offering a subject approach to resources provided by international governments and government organizations. It will prove a valuable reference for students from high school to graduate level, teachers, researchers and librarians working with this material.
—The Australian Library Journal February 2005

With its overviews and detailed descriptions of resources, the work would be a worthy addition to public and academic libraries.

—Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin November 1, 2004

Description: This is the only authoritative guide that offers a subject approach to the plentiful resources provided by international government organizations, national governments, and other foreign information sources. Although many of the resources described in this book are freely available on the Internet, finding or using them can be difficult. This guide helps users locate the most substantive resources for their needs. In addition to an overview section, 21 chapters cover rich resources of topical, statistical, and analytical information on:

Agriculture and food

Crime

Health

Human rights

Laws and treaties

Transportation

Women and children

And more
Each chapter provides descriptions of Web sites, books, reports, and other important materials, and concludes with research strategies and tips on the most efficient ways to search for certain types of information. In addition to international and foreign government sources, this book covers resources from foreign organizations, foreign universities, and commercial publishers. Appendixes identify the acronyms and initialisms that are often used in place of international government organizations' full names; the organizations' Web site addresses are also listed. Students from high school to graduate level, researchers, and librarians will find this an important reference work.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
General Information
General Sources
Subject Chapters
Agriculture and Food
Communication
Crime and Criminal Justice
Development
Economics and Business
Education
Energy
Environment
Government and Politics
Health
Human Rights
International Relations
Labor
Laws and Treaties
Science and Technology
Security, Peace, and Disarmament
Social and Culture
Statistics
Trade
Transportation
Women and Children
Appendix I: Selected Acronyms of International Organizations
Appendix II: Selected International Organization Web Sites

LC Card Number: 2004000441

LCC Class: ZA5050

Dewey Class: 025


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