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The highlyacclaimed survey of todays world completely revised and updatedfor 2008. With over 50 full colour world maps and pages of vivid graphics itbreaks down hardcore statistics to provide a compelling succinct analysis ofthe latest available social economic and political data.Widely praisedfor its ingenious design and statistically meticulous presentation of trendsThe State of the World Atlas graphically analyses every key indicator and vitalstatistic of modern life from wealth and power war and peace through torights health and the environment.This 8th edition takes as its themethe main issues that affect or will affect the state of the world as we knowit. It is divided into six sections ? Who We Are Wealth and Power War andPeace Rights and Respect Health and Sustainable Development The Growth ofKnowledge ? each of which is prefaced by an overview essay. Within each sectiona range of new topics is collected for graphic scrutiny with maps on nationalsecurity migrant workers war deaths the growth of knowledge biogenetics andspace. Dan Smiths thoughtprovoking yet accessible introduction to the atlasincludes for the first time and explanation of cartography and the politics ofdifferent map projections. A world data table designed for ease of countrybycountry reference completes the text.For an accessible yetcomprehensive survey of the world today this classic atlas remains unmatchedas both an essential resources and a fascinating invaluable referencebook. «
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