Central and south-eastern Europe 2005

A comprehensive survey of all the countries and territories of Central and South-Eastern Europe, presenting the latest economic and political developments. · Includes expert comment on issues of regional importance, up-to-date statistics, a directory of institutes and companies and political profiles· Provides an impartial and current perspective on economic and political developments· Over 750 pages of authoritative analysis, current statistics, directory data and biographical details. General SurveyLeading authorities on the area analyse topics of regional interest.

Subjects covered are: Central and South-Eastern European Economies; Social Policy and Welfare in Central and South-Eastern Europe: Legacies, Trends and Choices; Religion in Central and South-Eastern Europe; Minorities in Central and South-Eastern Europe; The Baltic Sea Region; The Former Yugoslavia After Milosevic; The Macedonian Question and The Environmental Dimension of Transition in Central and South-Eastern Europe. Country Surveys· Detailed individual chapters for each country that include a description of physical and social geography; a chronology; essays on the history and economy; a statistical survey; and a directory of names and addresses and background information covering the constitution, national and local government, political organizations, the judicial system, religion, the press, finance, trade and industry etc. 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.