Book description
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
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
.
