Western Europe: 1993

This book presents text, statistics and directory information on more than 30 western European countries and territories. Introductory essays examine the political, economic and social background of the area. Topics covered include - the economy, industry, agriculture, energy and the environment, immigration, defence and Western European unity. Essays include: "European Unity" by Juliet Lodge; "The Economy of Western Europe" by Andrew G. Scott; "Agriculture in Western Europe - Common Dynamics and Public Policy" by J.S. Marsh; "Industry in Western Europe" by Stephen Wilks; "Energy and the Environment in Western Europe" by Francis McGowan; "Defence Policy in Western Europe" by Adrian G.V. Hyde-Price; "Western Europe - A Region of Mass Immigration" by David Coleman. There is a separate chapter for every country in the region containing: details of the economy, history, and physical and social geography of the area; a demographic and economic survey using the latest available statistics on finance, agriculture, industry, trade, population, education, transport and tourism; and a directory of essential names and addresses.