Profiles of People in Power - 2nd Edition

Taylor & Francis

Profiles of People in PowerThe Worlds Government Leaders\nAuthor(s): Roger East, Carina O'Reilly, Richard J. Thomas\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Europa Publications Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781857433463, 978-1857433463\nSynopsis\nThe second edition of this important biographical reference presents over 300 succinct narrative biographies of some of the most important, influential and powerful people in the world. Covering some 200 countries and territories it profiles every serving head of state and head of government and explains both, the role of the head of state, head of government and the legislature as well as each country's type of government. \n\nContaining biographical profiles of close to 350 world leaders, this book will be essential for anyone needing information on those in power. Entries for each country or territory include:\n\na brief explanation of the type of government and the respective roles of the head of state, the head .