Western Europe 2008. 10th ed.

A major reference source providing extensive coverage of the political, economic and social affairs of the countries of Western Europe. For most countries the following topics are covered: Geography, Chronology, History, Economy, Statistical survey, Directory, Bibliography.

In addition, there are a series of articles on key issues in Western Europe:

Towards a more democratic and effective EU? (Juliet Lodge)

Europe's defences: Old problems, new challenges (Jonathan Eyal)

Migration policies in a globalising Europe (Paul Statham)

Economic survey of Western Europe and the European Union (Andrew G. Scott)

Islam in western Europe (Myria Georgiou)

Western Europe and the developing world (Peter Calvert)

Environmental issues in Western Europe (Adrian McDonald)

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