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This is a life raft for anyone who finds themselves floundering amidst a sea of ten-second soundbites, wishing they had a better grasp of complexities of world politics and global issues. Clear, concise language sets the record straight on a diverse range of topics as Lawrence Potter presents answers to fifty-seven questions about the world we live in, stretching from "What is jihad?" to "is fair trade a good thing?" and "Is there still a war in Chechnya?". Important information including the latest research on environmental issues and the history behind current events worldwide is presented in enough detail to be useful without overwhelming readers with too much making for a balanced, informed reference guide. Also covering...What is the problem with plastic bags? What did Sadaam do to the Kurds? What is the difference between a sunni and a shia and is it possible that global warming is not taking place in a thoroughly updated new edition complete with a new chapter explaining the problem of Afghanistan.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History General & world history

• Full title: This May Help You Understand the World
• Author: Lawrence Potter
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304
• EAN: 9781846144417
• ISBN: 1846144418
• ID: 04371727
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Weight: 223 g
• Dimensions: 156 × 197 × 18 mm
• Date of publishing: 02. June 2011

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