This May Help You Understand the World

Author: Lawrence Potter
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Category: Encyclopaedias & Reference Works, General & World History, 20th Century History: C 1900 To C 2000, 21st Century History: From C 2000 -, Politics & Government
Book Format: Paperback

This is a life raft for anyone who finds themselves floundering amidst a sea of ten-second soundbites, wishing they had a better grasp of complexities of world politics and global issues. Clear, concise language sets the record straight on a diverse range of topics as Lawrence Potter presents answers to fifty-seven questions about the world we live in, stretching from What is jihad? to is fair trade a good thing? and Is there still a war in Chechnya? . Important information including the latest research on environmental issues and the history behind current events worldwide is presented in enough detail to be useful without overwhelming readers with too much making for a balanced, informed reference guide. Also covering... What is the problem with plastic bags? What did Sadaam do to the Kurds? What is the difference between a sunni and a shia and is it possible that global warming is not taking place in a thoroughly updated new edition complete with a new chapter explaining the problem of Afghanistan

About Lawrence Potter
Lawrence Potter studied Classics at Oxford and has since travelled to Central America, taught English in Romania and Maths in Rwanda. He now teaches Maths in London. He is also the author of Mathematics Without Fear.

SKU BK-9781846144417
Barcode # 9781846144417
Brand Penguin Books Ltd
Artist / Author Lawrence Potter
Shipping Weight 0.2600kg
Shipping Width 0.130m
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Assembled Height 1.700m
Assembled Width 12.900m
Type Paperback

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