Author Description

"This dictionary, part of the Europa Political and Economic Dictionaries series, provides a guide to the economics and politics of this major region of the world. Along with its sister volume, A Political and Economic Dictionary of Central and South-Eastern Europe, the book contains clear and concise entries, cross-referenced for ease of use, covering the politics and economics of Eastern Europe. Entries define, explain and supply further information on the countries, regions, ethnic groups, political parties, prime ministers, presidents and other prominent politicians, business organizations, geographical features, religious and border disputes of this diverse area."--Jacket.