Guide to the State of the World

Name: Guide to the State of the World
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ISBN: 9781554071142

ISBN-10: 1554071143

ISBN-13: 9781554071142

Edition: 2005

Authors: John D. Wright, Dibyesh Anand, Dibyesh Anand

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"A concise, all-in-one reference on economic, political, social and environmental issues. More than 250 maps and 250 diagrams, tables, and charts combined with photographs clarify complex and often confusing issues. This detailed, easy-to-find information is organized in the following general categories: Agriculture Resources Children and Education The Human Family Communications and Leisure Conflict (war, terrorism, etc.) Country Data Environment Crime and Punishment Government and Organizations Health Population Trade and Industry Wealth Guide to the State of the World provides a wealth of the latest statistics and other data for readers of all ages looking for insights in analyzing…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
Publication date: 9/3/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 4.75" wide x 7.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English



Introduction


World Political Map


ISO Country Codes


Environment


Biodiversity


Overfishing


Deforestation and Desertification


Global Warming


Air Pollution


Water Pollution


Natural Disasters


Population


Population Distribution


Age and Gender


Population Growth


Urban Population


Population Density


The Human Family


Language


Ethnic Groups


Religion


Human Migration


Government and Organizations


Government


Women in Parliament


United Nations Membership


United Nations Peacekeeping


Organizations


Crime and Punishment


Prisons


The Death Penalty


Murder


Crime


Drugs


Conflict


War since 1945


Size of Armies


Military Budget


Arms


Terrorism


Refugees


Health


Life Expectancy


Disease


HIV and AIDS


Smoking and Alcohol


Safe Water


Food Consumption


Children and Education


Quality of Education


Primary and Secondary Education


Tertiary Education


Child Rights


Wealth


Gross Domestic Product (GDP)


Income and the Wealth Gap


Inflation


Aid and Debt


Trade and Industry


World Trade


Industry and Trade


Dependence on Trade


Exports per Capita


Production


Freight


Finance


Foreign Investment


Employment


Women's Income


Agriculture


Land Use


Agricultural Population


Food Production


Staple Crops


Resources


Energy Production


Energy Consumption


Renewable Energy


Mineral Sources


Metals


Communications and Leisure


Telephones


Computers and the Internet


Radio and Television


Books and Newspapers


Music


Cinema


Sport


Travel and Tourism


Country Data


Credits


Websites and Photo Credits


Index