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State of the World Atlas [ff]
Ninth Edition
1st Edition
Published on 12. March 2013
148 pages
978-1-78026-135-5 (ISBN)
Description
This unique book, a milestone of graphic reporting, has become a trade reference classic since its first publication in the 1970s. 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.
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part One - Who we are
- The States of the World
- Population
- Life Expectancy
- Ethnicity & Diversity
- Religious Beliefs
- Literacy & Education
- Urbanization
- Diversity of Cities
- Part Two - Wealth & Poverty
- Income
- Inequality
- Quality of Life
- Transnationals
- Banks
- Corruption
- Debt
- Tourism
- Goals for Development
- Part Three - War & Peace
- War in the 21st Century
- Warlords, Ganglords, & Militias
- Military Muscle
- The New Front Line
- Casualties of War
- Refugees
- Peacekeeping
- Global Peacefulness
- Part Four - Rights & Respect
- Political Systems
- Religious Rights
- Human Rights Abuses
- Children's Rights
- Women's Rights
- Gay Rights
- Part Five - Health of the People
- Malnutrition
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Cancer
- HIV/AIDS
- Mental Health
- Living with Disease
- Part Six - Health of the Planet
- Warning Signs
- Biodiversity
- Water Resources
- Waste
- Energy Use
- Climate Change
- Planetary Boundaries
- Part Seven - Vital Statistics
- Notes & Sources
- Index
