Penguin State of the World Atlas, Seventh Edition
by By Smith, Dan and Braein, Ane
Category: Reference , Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps

The completely up-to-date edition of this invaluable classic reference allows the reader a global overview of the elements that define the opening of the twenty-first century.  * The World at War  * The Rise of Globalization * Control of the Seas  * Control of Space * Superpowers  * Population Growth  * Urbanization * Traffic   * Energy Use * Global Warming  * Biodiversity * Stock Markets  * Human Rights * Children's Rights  * The Internet and Digital Media * Investment   * Health and Disease  Using a mainly visual analysis of data in full-color maps and graphics, Dan Smith gives shape and meaning to the statistics.