Freedom in the World: The Annual Survey of Political Rights and Civil Liberties, 2001-2002 SYNOPSIS
Consisting of profiles of 192 states and 17 disputed or occupied territories, this volume comparatively examines levels of political and civil liberties around the world. Countries are rated on a scale consisting of "free," "partly free," and "not free." Each entry offers brief overview of recent historical developments and an examination of the state of liberties. Generally conforming to definitions of freedom promoted by capitalist democracies and ignoring economic rights or disparities in access to resources, Freedom House has produced a report that is likely to be welcomed by mainstream commentators and politicians of the U.S. and Europe. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Consisting of profiles of 192 states and 17 disputed or occupied territories, this volume comparatively examines levels of political and civil liberties around the world. Countries are rated on a scale consisting of "free," "partly free," and "not free." Each entry offers brief overview of recent historical developments and an examination of the state of liberties. Generally conforming to definitions of freedom promoted by capitalist democracies and ignoring economic rights or disparities in access to resources, Freedom House has produced a report that is likely to be welcomed by mainstream commentators and politicians of the U.S. and Europe. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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