Publisher's Synopsis
This book includes materials written by US government agencies and staff. Specifically, I would like to acknowledge the contributions of the following individuals who wrote the 1979 edition of Libya: A Country Study, which was edited by Harold D. Nelson: Robert Rinehart, "Historical Setting;" David S. McMorris, "The Society and Its Environment;" Howard I. Blutstein, "The Economy;" William A. Mussen, Jr., "Government and Politics;" and David R. Holmes and Harold D. Nelson, "National Security." Their work provided the organization and structure of the present volume, as well as substantial portions of the text. The photos included in this book are obtained from CIA Factbook, which are in the public domain and are copyright free.
