Profiles of people in power : the world's government leaders / Roger East and Richard J. Thomas.

Includes indexes.

Succint narrative biographies of every serving head of state or head of government, covering some 200 countries and territories. Each country section contains a brief explanation of its type of government and the respective roles of the head of state, the head of government and the legislature; a listing of the most recent heads of state and head of government, with dates of office; biographical profiles of the current head of state and head of government, and other recent incumbents of these positions who remain significant and active political leaders; and a photographic section with pictures of many of the world's political leaders. Fully indexed by name, date of taking office, and source of authority.