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The economic, social and environmental systems of the world remain in turmoil. Recent years have seen possibly irrevocable change in the politics of Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.This entirely revised and updated 11th edition describes the people, factions, and events that have shaped the modern world from the Second World War to the present day. International issues and conflicts are placed in their geographical contexts through the integration of over one hundred maps. The political context provided for current events will be invaluable to all those uncertain about the changing map of Europe and Africa, conflicts in the Middle East, and the appearances in the headlines and on our television screens by alQaeda, Chechnya, the Taliban, Mercosur, Somaliland, Kosovo, AIDS, OPEC, and Schengenland. Critical new issues are covered including the war on terrorism, nuclear proliferation, European Union expansion, and the pressing environmental concerns faced by many sovereign states. This edition provides guidance through all these recent changes (and many more).This book offers uptodate coverage of all regions in great detail. It contains an objective and concise explanation of current events, combining maps with their geopolitical background. It provides a clear context for events in the news, covering the Middle East, Korea, China, the European Union, east Africa, and every other part of the world. Revised and in print since 1957, An Atlas of World Affairs continues to provide a valuable guide for the student, teacher, journalist and all those interested in current affairs and postwar political history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'An Atlas of World Affairs'? A: 'An Atlas of World Affairs' provides a comprehensive overview of the economic, social, and environmental systems of the world, detailing significant political changes from the Second World War to the present.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 264 pages, offering in-depth coverage of various global issues.
- Q: Who is the author of this atlas? A: The author of 'An Atlas of World Affairs' is Andrew Boyd.
- Q: What edition of the atlas is currently available? A: The current available edition is the 11th edition, which has been revised and updated.
- Q: When was the 11th edition published? A: The 11th edition was published on July 6, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: 'An Atlas of World Affairs' is suitable for students, teachers, journalists, and anyone interested in current affairs and political history.
- Q: What geographical areas does the atlas cover? A: The atlas covers all regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
- Q: Does the book include maps? A: Yes, the atlas integrates over one hundred maps to provide geographical context for international issues and conflicts.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The binding type of 'An Atlas of World Affairs' is paperback.
- Q: What are some critical issues addressed in this edition? A: This edition addresses critical issues such as the war on terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and environmental concerns faced by various sovereign states.