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This May Help You Understand the World
Lawrence Potter
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Description for This May Help You Understand the World
Paperback. 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?" This edition includes a chapter explaining the problem of Afghanistan. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HBG; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 226.
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 ... Read more
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Publisher
Particular
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846144417
SKU
V9781846144417
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Lawrence Potter
Lawrence Potter studied Classics at Oxford and has since travelled to Central America, taught English in Romania and Maths in Rwanda. He now teaches Maths in London. He is also the author of Mathematics Without Fear.
Reviews for This May Help You Understand the World
Written with disarming honesty and a wonderful sense of humour, explaining quite difficult problems with just the right level of detail and analysis, this book is a pleasure to read and worth buying .
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