The Penguin atlas of war and peace
By: Dan Smith with Ane Braein.
Contributors: Smith, Dan.; Braein, Ane.
Edition: 4th ed., completely revised and updated.
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
Subjects: Conflict management.; Peace.; Disarmament.; Arms control.; International police.; War -- maps.; Military history, Modern -- 21st century -- Maps.; World politics -- 21st century.
Genres: maps.; Maps.
Other titles: Atlas of war and peace
Description: "At rare moments it seems a new era is starting before our eyes and history is about to change very fast. September 11, 2001, was such a moment. The latest editions of this classic reference takes us beyond the headlines. It provides a global overview of the causes and consequences of war today and the dynamics of peacemaking. It analyzes current wars, their background, their trends and their prospects. On every continent, from Iraq to Sierra Leone, the Middle East to Northern Ireland, Colombia to Afghanistan." "The Penguin Atlas of War and Peace maps the problem of war and the challenge of peace in the twenty-first century. Its unique format gives shape and meaning to the statistics about the world's war zones and armed forces, and makes it an indispensable resource for understanding the world we live in."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.122-125) and index.

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