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This one-volume encyclopedia examines key topics, major world players, and imminent problems pertaining to the world's ever-growing population.

Chapter 1: Democracies and Republics; Afghanistan: Islamic Republic; Botswana: Parliamentary Republic; Canada: Parliamentary Democracy with Constitutional Monarchy; France: Republic; Russia: Federation; Taiwan: Multiparty Democracy; United States: Federal Republic; Chapter 2: Communist States; China: Communist State; North Korea: Communist State with Dictator Leader; Chapter 3: Monarchies; Bhutan: Constitutional Monarchy; Saudi Arabia: Absolute Monarchy; Spain: Parliamentary Monarchy.

Focusing on the relationship between location and political activity, the subdiscipline of political geography offers a unique vantage point from which to examine the development of the American political system. This comprehensive text traces the theory and practice of American politics from the colonial era to the present day. The authors highlight the key role of geography in such crucial areas as the establishment of the nation's governing principles; the formation of political parties and coalitions; electoral history; the development of America's political economy; and its role in the world economy. Serving as a springboard for research and forecasting, the book also ventures into the future to discuss possible shifts in the political geography of twenty-first-century America.

Analyzes state court decisions with the intent of showing how local control arguments are used to justify upholding state policy.