| The Penguin State of the World Atlas: Ninth Edition Revised Edition Contributor(s): Smith, Dan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0143122657 ISBN-13: 9780143122654 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $20.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (see Also Travel - Maps & Road Atlases) - History | World - General - History | Modern - 21st Century |
| Dewey: 912 |
| Series: Penguin State of the World Atlas |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 7.56" W x 9.63" (0.90 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The completely up-to-date edition of a comprehensive overview of the elements that define our world Now in its ninth edition, the widely praised Penguin State of the World Atlas remains an accessible, unique visual survey of current events and global trends. Completely revised and updated, this distinctive atlas presents the latest statistics on communications and information technology, international trade, globalization of work, aging and new health risks, food and water, energy resources and consumption, global warming and biodiversity, literacy, gender equality, wars and peacekeeping, and more. Fascinating, troubling, and surprising, this is one atlas no student of the world should be without. |