Developing World: Russia and Moscow -Philip Steele Book
Developing World: Russia and Moscow
Author: Philip SteelePublisher: Franklin Watts LtdCategory: History Books for KidsAge Group: 12-17Book Format: HardcoverA high-end geography series that explores some of the fastest-developing countries and cities in the world and assesses how they are dealing with the challenges of the 21st century. Topics looked at include: population structure, the economy, environmental sustainability and the outlook for the future. Each title also features a closer look at an individual city within the country.Russia is more prosperous now than at any time in its history, with new wealth based on its rich natural resources. This new era of prosperity is reflected in Russia's capital city, Moscow. But uniting a vast and disparate population, tackling crime rates and finding political accord are some of the challenges that Russia faces if it is to continue to grow and develop as an economic power.
Table Of Contents
1: Introducing Russia 2: A big history 3: Who are the Russians? 4: Who governs Russia? 5: Focus on: Moscow (introduction) 6: Making a living 7: City streets 8: Rural Russia 9: Crossing two continents 10: Focus on: Moscow (work) 11: Justice and rights 12: Hospitals and schools 13: Media messages 14: Arts, leisure and sports 15: Holy Russia and its festivals 16: Focus on Moscow (leisure) 17: Russia international 18: Which way forward? 19: Glossary 20: Further information and indexAbout Philip Steele
Philip Steele is a leading writer of children's non-fiction books. He was born in Surrey, graduated from University College Durham and worked in London publishing houses. He then freelanced as a project manager, publishing consultant and author. He has written a wide range of books for Wayland, Watts, Dorling Kindersley, Kingfisher/Macmillan, Walker Books and many other publishers worldwide. History, biography, lands and peoples, the natural world, current affairs and social issues all feature prominently in his backlist. Philip has backpacked around Africa, Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. For many years he has been settled very happily amidst the mountains, beaches and green fields of North Wales. His wife (as a teacher) and his teenage daughter (as a secondary school pupil) are ideally suited to cast a critical eye over his work!(BK-9781445123622)
| SKU | BK-9781445123622 |
| Barcode # | 9781445123622 |
| Brand | Franklin Watts Ltd |
| Artist / Author | Philip Steele |
| Shipping Weight | 0.4200kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.210m |
| Shipping Height | 0.010m |
| Shipping Length | 0.270m |
| Assembled Length | 27.100m |
| Assembled Height | 1.000m |
| Assembled Width | 21.200m |
| Type | Hardcover |
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