Who's Who in European Politics

"...timely & useful...an excellent work of reference which is certain to be well used as successive editions appear."--LIBRARY & INFORMATION NEWS. "A major new reference source which will be warmly welcomed by the many librarians & researchers who increasingly need access to information about political figures at a European level."--EUROPEAN ACCESS. "Recommended for academic & large public libraries..."--CHOICE. WHO'S WHO IN EUROPEAN POLITICS, 2ND EDITION, provides the most current information on individuals shaping the face of Europe in 42 different countries. Fully revised & updated, this new edition now includes the former European Soviet Republics of Byelorussia, Moldova, the Ukraine, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, & Lithuania. Thirty-six other countries are also covered, including the members of the European Community & European Free Trade Association. Divided into two sections, Part 1 gives your patrons complete & accurate information on over 8,000 European politicians--some 3,000 completely new to this edition--from national members of parliament & government, to trade union & party leaders, & other prominent political personalities. Listed alphabetically, each entry provides extensive coverage of political career & interests, as well as basic biographical information. Part 2 contains a comprehensive & unique political directory by country, with details of official addresses, posts, & personnel arranged in six categories: heads of state, government, legislature, regional, party, & trade union leadership. A glossary explaining political terms, parties, & institutions has also been added.Who's Who in European Politics, 2 was published 1993 under ISBN 9781857390216 and ISBN 1857390210.