NOTE: other restrictions can be a result of our security platform detecting potential malicious activity.Please try again later as the restrictions may be lifted, or contact your service provider if the issue persists.ID: 12275538982318972330.My only caveat is that the book naturally becomes out of date very quickly.
Start by marking The State of the World Atlas as Want to Read. Completely revised and updated, the new 9th edition of this groundbreaking atlas with attitude keeps pace with the speed of change, using over 100 thematic world maps and vivid graphics to break down hardcore statistics into accessible, compe. Completely revised and updated, the new 9th edition of this groundbreaking atlas with attitude keeps pace with the speed of change, using over 100 thematic world maps and vivid graphics to break down hardcore statistics into accessible, compelling form. Widely praised for its ingenious design and statistically meticulous presentation of trends, The State of the World Atlas graphically analyses every key indicator and vital statistic of modern life, from wealth and power, war and peace through to rights, health and the environment. Authored by leading international peace researcher Dan Smith, it has sold over 700,000 copies in different languages around the world, offering its sharp analysis and informed comment on the most challenging issues facing the world today. Dan Smith is Secretary General of International Alert, based in London, and former Director of the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO). He is also author of The Atlas of War and Peace and The State of the Middle East. Only 27 countries have a gross national income greater than its annual revenue. The rate at which the global population is growing is beginning to slow. ![]() Death is the punishment for same-sex sexual relationships in 8 countries. Be the first to ask a question about The State of the World Atlas. Citation by Bethany Voight Type of Reference: Geographical Reference Call Number: REF 912 SM Publisher (authority): Penguin Books has been publishing this state of the world book since the 1970s. Penguin Books is a reputable publisher, with thousands of titles under its belt. Scale: The scale is a world scale, with various map projections represented due to the wide variety of topical maps. Currency: This edition is current as it was published in 2012. Indexing: This book offers an effective geographic index as alphabetical list by place-name. ![]() Maps are divided into 7 topics: Who We Are, Wealth Poverty, War Peace, Rights Respect, Health of the People, Health of the Planet, and Vital Statistics. Map topics include obesity rates, education rates, even types of cancer. Review source: Connolly, C. The penguin state of the world atlas. It covers a ton of key issues in a way that makes them easy to understand. I find Dan Smiths text accompanying the maps very valuable as well.
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